Emergency money bill delayed again amid farm policy feud
The 1.7 billion emergency spending bill faces at least a one week delay after the House rejected the rule governing its debate. Republicans and 60 Democrats opposed the measure, which shifts funds across agencies and ties to the Contra aid package, sparking a turf battle with the Agriculture Committee over farm policy changes.
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Reagan pushes windfall tax repeal amid oil price slump
President Reagan campaigns for repeal of the windfall profits tax as the oil industry faces a global glut and plunging prices. The tax once peaked with 23.4 billion in 1981 while now yielding little revenue and angering producers, especially in Texas.
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