Reagan Opposes Joint Pact on AWACS Sale to Saudis
President Reagan says the United States will not share ownership of AWACS radar planes with Saudi Arabia to win congressional approval for the proposed 8.5 billion deal. He accuses opponents of propaganda while urging support from Senate members and noting the need for a majority vote by October 31.
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Democrats hold retreat to align Senate strategy
Forty one of forty six Senate Democrats attended a three day conference at Canaan Valley State Park in Davis West Virginia. They discussed energy economics defense and foreign policy while signaling a plan to work more closely together despite being in the minority. Senator Robert Byrd urged unity and cooperation to counter Reaganomics and bipartisan tax cuts.
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Baldridge plan to trim words draws praise from varied voices
Writers praise Malcolm Baldrige’s push to reduce jargon in government reports and memos. Readers applaud plain language efforts while some propose adding terms and criticizing euphemisms for poorer nations, with supporters and critics echoing in scattered notes.
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