Reagan Joins Gridiron Dinner Satiric Night of Laughs
President Reagan in a red serape and sombrero joined the 98th Gridiron Club dinner, poking fun at EPA, Baker Deaver and Meese, while Sen. Robert Dole and other guests laughed at political jabs. Guests debated EPA dioxin remediation Times Beach and wilderness sales, with banter about Mondale and Daley and Reagan quipping about reading the Old Testament.
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Massachusetts ends 300 year Sunday shopping ban
Massachusetts celebrated the repeal with noon openings, bands, balloons and Easter events across malls and business districts. State Rep. Timothy Bassett called it a historic change expected to add 1 billion in sales, create 15,000 jobs and generate 44 million in tax revenue. Shops varied in response while churches kept regular attendance, and shoppers enjoyed a new Sunday shopping option statewide.
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Ex senator Pearson urges sweeping Senate efficiency plan
Former Kansas senator James B. Pearson and Abraham Ribicoff lead a two man reform task force to fix the Senate's rules. They promise sweeping recommendations to curb filibusters and streamline votes while balancing minority rights.
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