Baker pushes idea of a national defense trust fund
Senate leader Howard Baker urges Congress to create a national defense trust fund funded by a dedicated tax to finance Reagan era military buildup. He says the plan would reduce competition for federal dollars between defense and social programs, while ruling out a national sales tax and expressing mixed views on a value added tax.
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Deep recession seen with rebound likely in 1982
A wide range of economists warn the 1981 downturn could be lengthy with a sharp fourth quarter drop. They foresee a strong rebound in the second half of 1982 if inflation and rates ease, aided by tax cuts and looser monetary policy, though fiscal debate and policy choices remain unsettled.
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