Thompson threatens lawmakers over education budget cuts
Gov. James R. Thompson warned of about 200 million in education cuts if lawmakers do not restore the penny sales tax on farm and business machinery. He spoke after a meeting with Republican senators, saying failure to roll back the tax would force cuts across elementary, secondary, and higher education.
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House Dems split on social programs issue
Congress debates a 695.4 billion budget plan with 35 billion in next year cuts. House Democrats split between restoring social program funding and honoring the overall reduction, while Speaker O Neill pushes to protect core programs amid a conservative-leaning Congress.
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Brady Shows Movement In Left Arm After Reagan Aide Wounding
Washington AP Brady, after pneumonia and a long hospital stay following the Reagan assassination attempt, has begun limited movement in his left elbow and forearm. Doctors call it a hopeful sign, though full recovery remains uncertain and a cane may be needed. Brady’s right side remains fully mobile and progress includes partial use of the left leg as physicians caution against premature optimism.
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