CBO projects large Social Security deficit for decades
The Congressional Budget Office warned that without action Social Security could run a deficit of about 25 billion dollars a year in 1982 dollars over the next 75 years. It outlined options to reduce benefits raise taxes or both including raising the retirement age and taxing half of benefits.
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Reagan Weighs Jobs Programs to Cut Unemployment
President Reagan weighs unemployment proposals to aid youths and long-term layoff workers while fearing costs amid a looming 200 billion deficit in fiscal 1984. Officials cite tax credits for hiring youths and wage subsidies for new hires as options, with extended benefits expiring year end.
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Bishops Clash Over Nuclear Weapons Policy Debate
Washington AP reports Catholic bishops at the National Conference scrutinize a draft pastoral letter calling for a nuclear freeze and denouncing first use. Hannan denounces it as ignoring defense of Western Europe while Hunthausen praises its spirit and labels deterrence idolatry. Archbishop Laghi urges unanimity amid claims Vatican pressure is absent. About 300 bishops attend as Tuesday sessions unfold.
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