Pentagon spending battle dominates Congress before July recess
The House debates a $292 billion Pentagon bill with reforms and anti satellite weapons amid looming conference with the Senate. McClure seeks to ease Gun Control Act limits as Kennedy allies push compromise. House panels aim to cut military retirement funding to force reforms. defense and social security remain hot topics.
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Farm Costs Show Rare Bit Of Status Quo
Washington AP says Agriculture Department forecasts 1985 may see farm input prices hold steady or fall, ending 30 years of rising costs. Feed and farm-origin items expected to drop while nonfarm costs stay near 1984 levels. Corn and soybean prices fall. livestock costs slide overall with eggs dropping sharply. interest expenses may ease 1 to 4 percent.
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