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• Called the idea of line-item veto power for the president “a good idea,” although “I don’t see it passing this year.” He suggested that if it is enacted it should be on a trial basis, perhaps for a period of two years.
• Said there is still “strong opposition” to any tax increase. He called Mr. Reagan “very, very hard to convince,” adding that if the President vetoes a tax increase he does not feel Congress has the votes to override.
• Said he has heard no talk of any new legislation to pressure South Africa to change its policy of apartheid.
• Said that he does not feel that there is widespread suppert-in Congress for a ban on nuclear power. It differs according to what part of the country you talk about, he said. “The support comes from areas where nuclear power has not done well,” Mr. Slaughter contended, adding that he hasn’t seen any problems with nuclear power in Virginia.
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