O Neill backs 98.5 billion tax bill with tough sales pitch
House Speaker Thomas O Neill supports the 98.5 billion tax increase but says Reagan must use his smile and sweet talk to win GOP support. The House sent the Senate bill to a conference committee after a close vote, with Democrats pressing for swift action amid deficits and political pressure.
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Raid Finds Hell's Angels Weapons Cache Near Charlotte
Undercover agents probing drugs found a booby trapped weapons cache at Rent-A-Space Mini Warehouse near I-77 south of Charlotte. Fort Jackson bomb experts defused a heavy explosive trap before seizures of C-4 grenades ammunition and two automatic guns with silencers. Authorities, after raiding Fred Scarnechia's home, tied the Charlotte Hell's Angels chapter to the stockpile amid ongoing Outlaws gang clashes over drugs and prostitution.
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Balanced budget proposal withstands foes’ efforts
In the Senate opponents failed to weaken the proposed constitutional budget balance. Supporters blocked amendments requiring dollar for dollar matching on all spending. President Reagan reiterated support during a national broadcast, saying the amendment could hasten an economic recovery.
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Reagan surprises GOP over budget plan and tax bill
Reagan signaled flexibility in the 1984 budget while defending a package to raise 98.5 billion in taxes over three years and cut Medicare and Medicaid spending by 17.5 billion. The move surprised Senate Republicans and sparked internal White House debate between Caspar Weinberger and David Stockman. The dispute risks undermining defense cuts and cost of living adjustment controls.
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Sarah the Washington Reporter Who Posed Bold Questions
Sarah, a 72 year old Washington reporter, kept presidents alert with unexpected questions. She spoke in a soft Texas accent until anger rose, provoking notable reactions from John F. Kennedy and Speaker Sam Rayburn. She founded her own reporters group after exclusion from male circles, declaring she is herself honest and owned by nobody.
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