Reagan Tax Cut Plans Face Senate and House Clashes
In Our Opinion, President Reagan pushes an annual 10 percent tax cut over three years while Sen. Dole and Rep. Rostenkowski propose alternatives. House Speaker O Neil calls for a clear presidential negotiating stance as negotiations with Southern Democrats begin amid broader setbacks to social security and early reform efforts.
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Robert Dole
Kansas
Senate Finance Committee
Dan Rostenkowski
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Thomas P O'Neill Jr
O'Neill
Pressure on lawmaker donations linked to Clean Air Act renewal
Common Cause reports seven major industries gave over 1 million dollars to House and Senate committee members evaluating Clean Air Act revisions up for renewal this year. About half came from firms EPA has cited for violations, including contributions totaling 51000 to Rep. Cleve Benedict.
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Common Cause
Citizens’ Lobby
House
Senate Committee
Environmental Protection Agency
Cleve Benedict
R-V.va
Reagan Team Builds Tax Cut Plan For Stability And Growth
The piece outlines a three year tax cut pact aimed at stabilizing taxpayers, offering relief to married couples, boosting savings via tax relief on investments, and expanding retirement savings with Social Security considerations. It argues Congress should act before the August recess to calm economic jitters and demonstrate responsible governance.
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Congress
Yorktown birth of nation celebration eyes French guest
Yorktown plans a 200th anniversary event with John Adams Franklin and Jay peace pact noted. Francois Mitterrand likely to attend, 300 troops, two warships and bands invited, while Queen Elizabeth may skip. US Defense Dept funds transport and quarters for participants.
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John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
John Jay
United States
Paris
Francois Mitterand
Queen Elizabeth
Coldstream Guards
Political Humor in Reagan's Washington Ridicules Agencies
A satirical piece clashes human rights talk with 1963 civil rights era echoes. It mocks the Transportation Department for no mass transit funding and jokes about eliminating the wheel. It also targets the Energy and Education departments and ends by questioning Reagan’s ties to questionable appointees.
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Reagan
Washington
Alabama
Bull Connor
Outrage over HLA and VA cuts sparks letter rebuttal
Joseph C. Barone of the Disabled American Veterans denounces Marian Stone’s claims about the Human Life Amendment as dangerous and absurd while warning that the proposed policy and VA funding cuts threaten unborn life and veterans benefits. He cites alleged abortion industry profits and criticizes measures to consolidate VA claims processing and end programs like Operation Outreach. Barone urges Congress to reject the VA cuts and protect veterans services.
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Marian Stone
Congress
America
U.S. House of Representatives
Robert Burns Letter on Social Security Origins
Wilfred Hallchurch of Clackville urges revisiting Social Security inception in 1936 arguing early overpayments in New York totaled $1 million for the first six months, claiming the fund would be astronomical today if left alone. He questions media portrayal and timeline.
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Robert Burns
Social Security
New York State
Wilfred Hallchurch
Clackville
Law for Parents Voices Frustration Over Teen Access and Care
A letter from BROKEN in Baldwinsville argues that current law binds parents to support teens until age 21 while 18 year olds receive adult benefits. It laments uncooperative youths who abandon homes, return destitute and ill, and rely on parents’ housing and meals. The writer calls for elected officials to pass new supportive laws.
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Broken
Baldwinsville
VA budget fight stalls funding for veterans care
A Senate vote defeated Sen David Boren's amendment to the Reagan 1982 budget affecting 104 million dollars. Opponents argue the funds would aid foreign countries rather than disabled and ill American veterans. DAV Chapter 30 voices strong opposition to Stockman proposals that could force VA to turn away eligible veterans seeking care.
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U.S. Senate
David Boren
Oklahoma
Cavnley- Nojaim
DAV
Stockman
Congress
Letter accuses Veccio and D'Amato of Nazi comparisons
A Syracuse reader denounces a May 23 letter supporting a bill to give fetuses full personhood. The writer warns such laws would invite neighbor informants, likening the idea to Hitler’s regime and suggesting future SS camps, calling for vigilance against measures in America.
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Anthony Veccio
Alfonso D’amato
Veccio
Germany
Hitler
Adolph
D’amato
America
S.S
Syracuse
Veccios
D. Block
Liverpool
Memorial Day and Onondaga County War Dead Names
The writer argues Memorial Day should honor Civil War battle dead and calls for printing the names of Onondaga County men who died in service to the country so the community may reckon the cost of freedom.
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Fred
Onondaga County
Red Cross expands hypertension screening site in Syracuse
American Red Cross now operates a hypertension screening center at 6368 Warren St in Syracuse, open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The update accompanies the May 22 article on the Civic Center program. R. Kelley, Syracuse.
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Civic Center
American Red Cross
Warren St
Speechwriter critique of Reagan on foreign policy rhetoric
William Safire argues Reagan's commencement addresses lack policy cohesion and unity. The piece analyzes the president's habit of rambling, suggests a single chief writer should shape a clear approach, and warns that without decisive leadership the nation and world may doubt U.S. foreign policy.
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New York Times Service
Reagan
West Point
White House
Military Academy
Notre Dame
Pragma
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