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2 days ago · In response to concerns about the increasing crack epidemic, Reagan intensified the war on drugs in 1982. While the American public did not see drugs as an important issue then, the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States Department of Defense all increased their anti-drug funding immensely. [264]
1 day ago · Concerns about drug use prompted Congress to pass legislation such as the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 and the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, the latter of which granted $1.7 billion to fight drugs and established a mandatory minimum penalties for drug offenses.
Jun 29, 2024 · In recent months, the legacy of Mr. Duterte’s so-called war on drugs has slowly begun to get more official attention. Lawmakers are holding several public hearings into the violence.
Jul 15, 2024 · This contemporary narrative could be pulled directly from US President Ronald Reagan’s drug war, which falsely tied increased drug trafficking to anti-immigrant sentiment.
Jul 15, 2024 · Ronald Reagan’s ascent to the presidency in 1980 had very much to do with his rhetorical ability to break the cloud of gloom that Watergate, along with the U.S. failure in the Vietnam War, had cast upon the country.
2 days ago · Nancy Reagan was an American first lady (1981–89), the wife of Ronald Reagan, 40th president of the United States, noted for her efforts to discourage drug use by American youths. She earlier had worked as an actress, appearing in some 10 movies.
2 days ago · Reaganomics (/ r eɪ ɡ ə ˈ n ɒ m ɪ k s /; a portmanteau of Reagan and economics attributed to Paul Harvey), or Reaganism, were the neoliberal economic policies promoted by U.S. President Ronald Reagan during the 1980s.
