Reagan mocks rivals at Gridiron Club dinner in costume
President Reagan shed his heavy burden for a night and dressed in a red serape and white sombrero at the Gridiron Club dinner. He riffed on EPA troubles and White House aides James Baker Michael Deaver and Edwin Meese while a rhumba line moved to the stage.
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Reagan dinner quotes mingle with party politics in Chicago
The gala event featured Sen John Glenn and Sen Robert Dole among speakers. Reagan teased Mondale not being present and joked about reading the Old Testament. Pepper, aged 82, was noted alongside remarks about Tim es Beach and wilderness land proposals.
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Kansas
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Massachusetts ends Sunday shopping ban with weekend sales
Massachusetts celebrated the end of its 300 year ban with crowds at malls and districts as officials opened stores at noon on Sundays. State Rep. Timothy Bassett predicted $1 billion more sales, 15 000 jobs and $44 million in tax revenue.
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Ex senator Pearson urges Senate efficiency reforms
Former Kansas Republican James B Pearson and ex colleague Abraham Ribicoff lead a two man task force to overhaul Senate rules. They seek sweeping reforms to curb filibusters shorten amendments and improve committee control while balancing minority rights with efficiency. The Rules Committee will release proposals in about a month.
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