Reagan budget survey shows House votes near certain
The Associated Press reports that Reagan has at least 29 Democratic yes votes plus GOP support to push his 1982 budget blueprint through the House. The plan calls for $688.8 billion in spending and a $31 billion deficit, with a separate Democratic alternative at $714.5 billion in spending and $25.6 billion deficit.
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Florida drought drags on in South Florida
Florida drought continues despite light rain with spring heat drying swamps and lakes, killing fish and wildlife and creating fire hazards. Forester John Tamsberg warns fires could flare rapidly with winds as muck fires burn through swamp grasslands, lowering water levels in the Everglades and triggering smog in Dade Broward and Palm Beach counties.
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Farm bill clash rocks Senate committee plans
Senate Agriculture Committee rewrites the Reagan farm bill with costlier commodity programs. Agriculture official Lesher and chair Helms say the draft is not final and may be trimmed to fit budget limits, as looming bills face possible presidential veto or further Senate revisions.
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Agriculture Department
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Lesher
Agriculture
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Helms
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