O'Connor OK'd First Woman Justice Promises Busy Term
Sandra Day O'Connor won Senate approval 99 to 0 as the first woman named to the Supreme Court. She will be sworn in Friday, becoming the 102nd justice and the court's youngest member, with White House attendance possible. Conservatives voice concerns about future vacancies as several justices approach 72.
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Reagan budget trims welfare funds and tightens AFDC rules
The new rules, part of the 1982 budget reconciliation, cut or eliminate benefits for about 700,000 AFDC families starting Oct 1. They cap assets at 1000 dollars, count food stamps as income, require work in some cases, and set gross income limits at 150 percent of need with reduced disregarded earnings. State and federal savings total about 11 billion over five years.
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Reagan refigures cuts after GOP urges reconsideration
President Reagan plans to rework a new package of spending cuts after Republican leaders said delaying Social Security cost of living increases is not realistically possible. A three month deferral of the July 1 personal income tax cut is among discussed options.
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Study says children's TV gets less support by industry
Washington AP The commercial television industry is shrinking its commitment to children's programming despite a new study showing broadcasters fail to meet kids' needs. ACT president Peggy Charren calls it backsliding, blaming weak FCC and Congress action as 29 percent of stations offer no regular weekday children's programming.
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House votes for freedom for three Soviet dissidents
The House approved nonbinding resolutions urging President Reagan to press for the release of three imprisoned Soviet citizens including Anatoly Shcharansky. The measure cites deteriorating health and seeks proper medical care and permission for Shcharansky to emigrate to Israel.
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