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Thompson says Reagan backs block grants for states
Illinois Governor James R. Thompson met with President Reagan and other governors at the White House to press for block grants. The governors seek lump-sum funds to replace earmarked aid, arguing cuts and inflation threaten state programs and federal assistance. Thompson cited Reagan’s pledge to push for state flexibility and warned of potential larger cuts.
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