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The number of elderly Americans has been growing rapidly and this expansion is expected to continue for many years. Each day there is a net increase of 1,600 persons over the age of 65'. By the year 2030, the elderly are expected to comprise 18.3 percent of the total population, up from the current figure of 11.3 percent.' Even more dramatic are the projected increases in the over-75 and over-85 age groups. These changes in the population of the elderly portend a corresponding future need for expanded long-term health care services.
(Archived document, may contain errors) 143 May 19, 1981 TAX CWg A REMDY FOR INFUnCW BACKGROUND President Reagan's proposal to reduce federal income tax rates 30 percent over three years has sparked a sharp controversy.
(Archived document, may contain errors) 178 April 22, 1982 GETTING RID OF US. BARRIERS TO US. EXPORTS INTRODUCTION The United States government traditionally has done little to promote the exports of U.S. goods and services. The vast internal American market and a rich endowment of resources have enabled the nation to remain relatively self-sufficient. Global events of the past decade, however, have led to dramatic changes represented only 6.6 and 5.9 percent of the U.S. GNP, respectively.