Experts say Reagan tax plan favors the wealthy
Washington AP report quotes former Treasury and IRS officials voicing concerns that the 460 page plan benefits high earners over middle class families. Critics say it lacks promised simplification while debt and state tax deduction repeal shift burden to nonwealthy households. Several former officials support rate cuts but warn reform must be more decisive.
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Reagan barnstorms for tax reform plan in the South
President Reagan tours the Sun Belt on a four month barnstorming mission to push his tax plan and court Democratic defectors McKinn Gly and other candidates. In Atlanta he praised a party switch and urged unity while highlighting school prayer rulings and fundraising events across Georgia and Alabama.
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National spelling bee leaves nerves frayed and hopeful moments
In Washington 168 spellers begin the 58th National Bee with 112 advancing from opening rounds. Raymond Mercier watches his 13 year old daughter Maris as families describe the stress of the game while Charles Meadows falters on lisse and Tanya Solomon, among four repeat entrants, endures the tough fourth round with others.
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Ironworkers end Chicago strike with new contract
About 2,000 striking ironworkers were ordered to report to work as negotiators reached a new contract. The three day stoppage idled major projects including McCormick Place annex and the O'Hare terminal, with hundreds of other sites in the metro area also idle.
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