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The House debated legislation to reduce the federal deficit and extend various tax provisions beyond 1985.

The House debated raising the statutory limit on the public debt to $2.079 trillion.

The House debated the hazardous-waste cleanup program. Amendments that were debated included legislation concerning the public accountability of chemical emissions, that allows individuals h…

The House debated raising the statutory debt ceiling. Note: There is some video breakup.

The House debated the adoption of a conference report recommending sanctions against South Africa until the end of apartheid and racial segregation. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House debated an amendment providing appropriations to the United States Post Office to implement new technologies. Note: This is not a complete program.

Special Order Speeches included Revenue Sharing and Funding for Libraries. Note: This is an incomplete program.

Director David Stockman testified on how President Ronald Reagan’s budget proposal was formulated.