Carter critiques Reagan abroad draw mixed reaction
Former president Jimmy Carter criticizes U S policy in the Middle East during travels in Egypt and Syria accusing the Reagan administration of weak diplomacy. The White House declines to respond while a San Diego Union editorial calls Carter’s remarks offensive and unbecoming of an ex president.
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Deficit politics linger as 1988 focus shifts to elections
The piece argues the federal deficit remains a drag on jobs and growth. It notes a 1988 budget plan of about 150 to 169 billion dollars with a 108 billion reduction target under the balanced budget law. It criticizes Reagan for avoiding tax hikes and cites congressional dynamics, Senate control by Democrats, and looming election-year calculations.
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Deregulation a Root Cause of S&L Insolvencies
The article argues deregulation left 400 savings and loan institutions insolvent, costing about 40 billion to cover insured depositors while the FDIC fund sits near 1 billion. It cites pre deregulation actions vs last year, with 214 supervisory actions initiated. It also notes 48 officers removed last year versus only one in 1980.
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Reagan press conference sparks public resolve amid Iran Contra scrutiny
The piece reviews Reagan’s performance at a media briefing, noting a mix of deft deflection and unanswered questions about Iran Contra. It argues the public may move on, but a future revelation could end Reagan’s presidency while Bush’s prospects appear secondary. The White House effort under Howard Baker is highlighted as turning a corner.
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Federal budget waste sparks deficit fight in Congress
In a critique of Gramm-Rudman-Hollings targets, Rep. William Gray III and Sen. Lawton Chiles argue that a $170-billion deficit cut is needed for next year, with much of the reduction requiring new taxes. They condemn pork-barrel projects, inefficient programs, and unused defense bases, urging strict cuts to avert recession and protect investment for growth.
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