Weinberger seeks $33 billion defense boost for two years
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger asks Congress to approve a two year increase of 33 billion dollars in defense spending to pursue a policy described as peace through strength. Defense Department officials would not discuss specifics before his Senate Armed Services Committee appearance in the afternoon.
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Republicans plan major TV push for Reagan economy package
GOP leaders authorize a multimillion-dollar television blitz to promote President Reagan's budget and tax cuts. An initial $2 million in ads will air starting May, funded from the NRCC 1981 budget, with Vander Jagt seeking $2 million from Senate and RNC allies. The spots tie to a White House citizens campaign and reference current House Democrat control and committee majorities. Ed Steffey, the actor resembling Speaker O’Neill, may return.
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GAO urges overhaul of automatic cost of living increases
The GAO proposed major changes to how automatic raises for Social Security retirees and welfare recipients are granted, arguing that current linked to inflation methods fuel large budget costs. Staats and lawmakers weighed options, including discretionary increases and CPI adjustments, in a bid to curb outlays while preserving benefits.
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Defense budget boost outline for 1981 82 exceeds Carter plan
Weinberger accompanied by Gen. Jones outlined a nearly 33 billion peacetime surplus over Carter’s request for 1981 and 1982. The plan would raise budget authority to 177.7 billion this year and 222.8 billion in 1982, with most funds spent in later years on ships, planes, tanks, missiles, and equipment. It includes 200 aircraft and helicopters, 16 ships, plus 39 million to widen Diego Garcia runways for B 52s and Persian Gulf reach, 670 million for Rapid Deployment Force prep, 11.5 billion to boost readiness, and 2.3 billion for a 5.3 percent pay raise.
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