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Ronald Reagan

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Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.

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Aug 31, 1981

Upon proper applications from the heads of affected agencies and upon the recommendation of the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, I have, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. §5401(b)(2)(B), excluded 44 agencies and units of agencies from…

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Aug 31, 1981

Supervisors and management officials in GS-13, 14, and 15 positions throughout the Federal Government will be converted to merit pay this October as required by Chapter 54, Title 5, U.S. Code, unless otherwise excluded by law.

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Aug 30, 1981

The overall percentage of the adjustment in the rates of pay under the General Schedule will be a 4.8 percent increase.

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Aug 27, 1981

The report examines various organizational and budgeting mechanisms for providing assistance to communities impacted by the nearby construction of major, new military bases.

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Aug 27, 1981

I will look to the Secretary of Defense and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with affected States and communities, to advise me in this regard.

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Aug 27, 1981

Special Federal assistance should only be warranted in highly unusual circumstances.

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Aug 26, 1981

We want to return authority and autonomy that has been seized by the Federal Government to the levels of government closer to the people.

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Aug 25, 1981

M. Virginia Schafer is an outstanding choice for this important position.

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Aug 25, 1981

Today I am announcing my intention to nominate John S. Herrington to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

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Aug 24, 1981

I am pleased to transmit for review: 1. an Executive Summary of the transaction; 2. a Major Terms and Condition sheet; 3. the loan guarantee transaction documents; and 4. the Operating Agreement between The Oil Shale Corporation and Exxon…

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