Feldstein Nominated for CEA Seeks Gradual Growth Path
President Reagan's pick for chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Martin Feldstein, tells the Senate he opposes supply side extremists and favors a cautious recovery with inflation under control and unemployment staying uncomfortably high. He forecasts 2.9 to 3.9 percent growth next year, cautions on precision timing, and notes structural causes for joblessness. He succeeds Murray Weidenbaum. Democrats question his finances after his net worth claim exceeds 750000.
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Stephen E.nordlinger
Baltimore Sun
Washington
Reagan
White House
Senate
Martin S. Feldstein
Harvard
Council of Economic Advisers
Feldstein
Senate Banking Committee
Murray L. Weidenbaum
Washington University
St. Louis
National Bureau of Economic Research
Helms Prayer Fight Seen As Money Move
Conservatives and liberals urge Sen. Jesse Helms to halt the push for a school prayer bill. The Senate stalls amid gridlock as leaders seek a way to end a liberal filibuster, while Sen. Dale Bumpers accuses Helms of using the issue for fundraising and political gain.
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Mike Shanahan
Associated Press
Washington
Jesse Helms
Senate
Bennett Johnston
D-La
Helms
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Goldwater
Jesse
Howard Baker
Baker
North Carolina
Sen
Dale Bumpers
D-Ark
Bumpers
Electric rate changes eyed by White House task force
Washington AP. A White House study group weighs abolishing special price breaks for homeowners with power from federal hydro plants. If enacted, millions could face higher bills though officials say boosting revenue is not the aim. December report date tied to election sensitivity. lawmakers warn of broad impacts on TVA BPA and regional grids.
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Washington
White House
William A. Niskanen Jr
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Congressional
Congress
Treasury
Niskanen
Reagan
Albert Gore Jr
D-Tenn
Task Force
Gore
Tennessee Valley Authority
Don Bonker
D-Wash
Northwest
Bonneville Power Administration
Ron Wyden
D-Ore
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