Groups may accept smaller federal benefits to curb spending
Several elderly and other interest groups say they might accept reduced entitlement benefits if cuts are part of a broader budget restraint and shared fairly. The stance, voiced to Congress and the Reagan administration, contrasts with last year’s opposition to tighter Social Security eligibility.
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Block argues against barrier to farm trade
Washington AP top Reagan administration officials say the government aims to remove unfair trade barriers to U.S. commodities due to farmers’ reliance on exports. Agriculture Secretary Block cites EU subsidies and Japanese quotas and inspection standards. Brock warns against retaliatory actions that would violate trade agreements, while Chair de la Garza pushes for possible congressional action if foreign policies deny fair market access.
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