Reagan's Economic Overhaul Key Legislative Initiatives

Reagan's strategy in dealing with the Soviet Union and ending the Cold War involved reviving the U.S. economy, restoring American self- ... Dealing skillfully with Congress, Reagan obtained legislation to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase employment, and strengthen national defense ... On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan signed two bipartisan bills that would help put America on the road to economic recovery: these ... The biography for President Wilson and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. Woodrow Wilson, a leader of the Progressive ... The War Powers Act—officially called the War Powers Resolution—was enacted in November 1973 over an executive veto by President Richard M. Nixon ... Mink, of Hawaii, who is recognized as the major author and sponsor of the legislation, introduced it in Congress. ... On March 16, 1988, President Reagan vetoed ... Reagan's 1981 Program for Economic Recovery had four major policy objectives: (1) reduce the growth of government spending, (2) reduce the marginal tax ... During his two terms in office, Reagan successfully advocated increasing the Defense Department budget by 35%. The United States supported Afghan resistance ... He followed up the passage of the largest tax cut in U.S. history by supporting and signing into law the Tax Reform law of 1986. Presidents don't pass laws. We have 3 branches of government. Congress passes laws, the president signs them or lets them become law unless ...