Reagan Vetoes Clean Water Bill
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WASHINGTON — President Reagan, acting just hours before a midnight deadline, vetoed legislation today that would have provided $18 billion to curb pollution of the nation’s waterways.
“Unfortunately, this bill so far exceeds acceptable levels of intended budgetary commitments, that I must uphold my approval,” Reagan said in his veto message.
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