Money Leads as GOP Raises Eight Times Dems in 1982
Washington AP reports Democrats concede issues but Republicans dominate fundraising. From Jan 1, 1981 to June 30, 1982 the GOP committees raised about 146 million versus 18.9 million for Democrats, with totals expected around 180 million for the GOP by election day. Yet spending has not guaranteed gains as Maine’s David Emery trails Sen. George Mitchell after spending about 650 thousand on a race that shed a large lead.
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Congress to race for recess amid stopgap funding push
Lawmakers accelerate plans to pass a stopgap spending measure to keep the federal government funded as the new fiscal year opens. The House has approved a Dec 15 expiry, while the Senate drafts a Dec 22 version. final action expected Tuesday. Negotiators from both chambers seek agreement before the post-election lame-duck session. Democrats and Republicans trade barbs over Reagan's economic program and unemployment near 9.6 percent.
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