In his 2nd term as president, Reagan faced domestic issues with both AIDS and drug addiction in overwhelming numbers. How did he handle the budget?

He increased domestic spending to assure health within the borders.
He decreased domestic spending to counter the Democrats.
He decreased defense spending to show Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev they were truly friends.
He increased defense spending to pressure the Soviets.

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In his 2nd term as president, Reagan faced domestic issues with both AIDS and drug addiction in overwhelming numbers. How did he handle the budget?

He increased domestic spending to assure health within the borders.
He decreased domestic spending to counter the Democrats.
He decreased defense spending to show Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev they were truly friends.
He increased defense spending to pressure the Soviets.

tigerlover · Answer

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