ABC Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 17, 1981
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REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) President Reagan s response to figs. issued by congress budget office noted. [REAGAN - says congress budget office lied.] Differences in last year's avs. for consumer price index, unemployment rate and interest rates of figs. issued by budget office and Reagan's figures listed on screen, discussed; President's plans of further budget cuts outlined. Impact of his budget on the poor noted.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(DC) Senator Budget Committee's hearings on President's economy recommendations examined; chairperson Pete Domenici mentioned. [MAN - acknowledges lack of info.] Audience's response to session, include that of Senator Mark Andrews, noted. Senator James Exon's support of Amtrak mentioned. [DOMENICI - announces vote on Exon amendment.] Result of day's session reported; Vietnam vets mentioned.
REPORTER: Brit Hume
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