U S increases A bomb tests in 1982 marked rise
The United States detonated 17 announced nuclear devices at the Nevada Test Site in 1982 through September, the busiest period since 1970. Officials say the tests aim to modernize and safer stockpiles, with underground testing continuing amid limited ban treaty debates.
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Timahern
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Nevada
Energy Department
James Cannon
U.S
Las Vegas
Soviet Union
Hiroshima
Senate
Machine gun fans call it clean fun across states
In Oregon and 34 other states ownership of fully automatic machine guns is legal. U S officials report 87,372 serviceable guns in the country, with investors and hobbyists owning over 31,000. Dealers and enthusiasts describe the hobby as collectible and thrilling, despite safety concerns.
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Machine Gun
Associated Press
Salem, Ore
Woods
Oregon
Wilds
Georgia
United States
U.S
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Robert J. Imel
Plan to end business tax deduction would curb lawsuits
Public Advocates Inc., the League of United Latin American Citizens and California Rural Legal Assistance urge President Reagan to revoke the business deduction for litigation costs to ease court congestion and save about 3.7 billion annually. They argue taxpayers subsidize one side and dispute resolution could move toward mediation. They also urge delaying public service legal aid cuts until the deduction is repealed.
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Jim Luther
Associated Press
Washington
Public Advocates Inc
League of United Latin American Citizens
California Rural Legal Assistance
Reagan
Legal Services Corp
Fast drug approval sought
Washington AP The Reagan administration moves to cut drug approval time from 24 to 18 months. Critics warn weakening safeguards could risk public health, citing Lilly Oraflex. Officials say reforms will speed access to therapies for Americans.
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Reagan Administration
Health and Human Services
Richard S. Schweiker
Arthur Hull Hayes Jr
Food and Drug Administration
Lilly
Sidney Wolfe
Public Citizen’s Health Research Group
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