Reagan's record and rhetoric contrast in California years
In a profile by Doug Willis, Ronald Reagan’s eight years as California governor from 1967 to 1975 show a pattern of mismatched actions and statements. He expanded parks and spending, raised taxes, and balanced the budget, with reforms offset by economic shifts.
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Carter to Approve Local Public Works Plan Amid Unemployment Rise
The Carter administration signals willingness to authorize a $2 billion local public works program as unemployment climbs to 7.8 percent, easing the trigger to activate the plan to 8 percent. Congress debates standby funding and who bears political risk, with supporters saying it could blunt larger spending if recession worsens.
House approves 100 million for Cuban and Haitian refugees
The House voted to reimburse states and localities with 100 million for refugee aid and barred use for felons and prostitutes. It also rejected a bid to cut 355 million from funds for workers displaced by foreign trade, as part of a 15 billion supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 1980.
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Carter approves 38 ton India nuclear fuel shipment
White House officials say President Carter will sign an executive order overruling the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to permit 38 tons of enriched uranium shipments to India. Warren Christopher will announce the decision before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as lawmakers pledge to block the deal.
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Families conference downplays abortion issue risks
About 600 delegates opened the second regional segment of the White House Conference on Families in Minneapolis. Officials said abortion and the ERA were not central, stressing health care welfare policies Social Security and tax reforms. The triplet meetings total cost is 3 million, with recommendations to Carter Congress and policymakers. Carr said most delegates focus on broad policy areas and that the final report will push action not rhetoric.
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