Gorbachev mixed reviews on multiparty plan in USSR
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In October 1988 Soviet leadership proposed constitutional amendments aimed at reforming the political system. The moves sought to introduce limited multi candidate elections and broader discussion within the communist framework, signaling a shift toward more open governance while preserving party control.
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President Bush declared the United States in excellent economic health with strong sustained growth in the near term. He outlined guiding principles for his administration, cited 20 million jobs since 1981-82, and pledged to slow federal spending to cut borrowing and balance the budget while raising living standards.
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