Policy Making Threatens Future
Policy makers face pressure to favor short term gains over long range plans. The AP report cites A Haeworth Robertson and a 500-member group urging Reagan era deficit cuts and social spending reforms to avert crisis. It notes corporate leaders balance quarterly gains against durable growth and the perils of long term neglect.
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Legislators Overwhelmed by Lobbyist Social Scene in Kansas
In Topeka the Kansas Legislature faced a tight two week start as lobbyists lined up eight social functions in week one and fourteen in week two. Rep. Robert H. Miller voices concern over gifts and dinners, urging lawmakers to resist lobbyist pressure and keep loyalties to constituents. He notes growing public scrutiny and argues that more media focus could push for reform.
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Reagan advisers plan early push to rebuild leadership and 1984 bid
Washington. Reagan aides outline a strategy to revive the president’s standing by rebuilding the economy and unemployment relief, restoring leadership image, and backing policies aiding women and minorities. They expect a second term bid, with the State of the Union aimed at reestablishing him as a central political figure amid eroded influence and agenda control.
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Classroom Tragedy at Parkway South Junior High
In Manchester Missouri AP reports a 14 year old eighth grader David F Lawler used a .22 caliber pistol to shoot classmates killing Randall Koger and wounding Greg Palmer before killing himself. Witnesses say taunts about Lawlers family preceded the attack.
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Sherry McWhorter
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Seymour
Roger
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