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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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Nov 5, 1986

Charitable giving has increased 80 percent to last year's record high of nearly $80 billion.

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Nov 4, 1986

Many Federal health promotion and disease prevention activities are underway at the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Nov 4, 1986

I am encouraged by the progress that is being made toward those objectives and the plans which lie ahead.

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Nov 4, 1986

Because our Federal commitment to such activities must, and will, continue, a President's Council on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention is not necessary at this time.

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Nov 4, 1986

I am withholding my approval of S. 2057, which would establish a President's Council on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.

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Nov 4, 1986

I do hereby proclaim the month of November 1986 as National Alzheimer's Disease Month.

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Nov 3, 1986

Given our current efforts to reduce the size of the Federal deficit, the size of these increases is unacceptable.

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Nov 3, 1986

I am withholding my approval of H.R. 4961, the 'Independent Safety Board Act Amendments of 1986,' for reasons unrelated to improving transportation safety—a cause to which I remain firmly committed.

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Nov 3, 1986

I believe it would be inequitable and unwise for the Federal government to address this issue on an industry-by-industry basis.

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Nov 3, 1986

This measure represents a significant victory for principles of federalism.

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Nov 3, 1986

I welcome the opportunity to sign H.R. 2484, providing amendments to the Quiet Title Act.

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