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Reagan faces showdown in Congress over aid to Nicaraguan rebels
President Reagan presses for CIA training, weapons, and equipment for the Contras as Congress weighs the U S role in Nicaragua. Critics warn of risk to democracy and regional stability, while supporters urge a firm stance against Sandinistas and Cuban Soviet influence. Key lawmakers warn of potential defeat in a party divided on the issue.
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Michael Barnes
House Foreign Affairs
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Mark Hatfield
Senate Appropriations Committee
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