The Reagan Revolution Key Legislative Catalysts

Much is being written about Ronald Reagan's successes in economics, politics and foreign affairs. Just as important was how he responded to ... Reagan signs the Tax Equity & Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA). Reagan signs into law a five cents per gallon gasoline tax increase. In August 1981, Congress passed the Economic Recovery Tax Act, which cut ... major scandal during the president's second term. Meanwhile, in October ... President Ronald Reagan made no attempt at a major legislative overhaul of the FOIA, but the Congress did amend the law concerning waivers of fees and ... 08/13/1981 - President Reagan signs tax cut bill (ERTA) 09/24/1981 - Address to the Nation on economic recovery & social security 09/25/1981 - Sandra Day O ... President Ronald Reagan $20 Bill Act - Amends the Federal Reserve Act to require the face of $20 Federal reserve notes printed after December 31, 2004, to bear ... Ronald Reagan did this by lowering taxes, by reducing government regulation and interference in the economy, and by making it easier for ... When President Reagan signed Executive Order 12291 on Feb. 17, he ... The original law, adopted in 1970, prohibits considering costs in ... Deregulates oil and fuel prices, comes into effect into October. Another the following day - stops price and wage regulation. ... Sets up President's Economic ... It proposes to eliminate a long list of terms from all laws and federal regulations, including "sexual orientation", "gender equality", "abortion" and " ...