Diary Entry - 07/17/1981
Key Facts
President Reagan signs H.R. 3520, Steel Stretch-Out Bill, which amends the Clean Air Act easing compliance regulations on the steel industry with the Clean Air Act with a phased - in program.
President Reagan meets with Democratic Members of Congress to discuss the tax bill.
Israeli jets bomb a densely populated area of Beirut, Lebanon, containing Palestinian guerrilla headquarters.
Signed bill stretching out compliance time, clean air act for steel industry. This should be a big help. Met with Boll-Weevils (about 7) on tax bill—some shaky but I think we did some good. Long session on Ottawa. Then a meeting with leaders of Vet’s groups. Rev. & Mrs. Billy Graham came for dinner & overnight. A really fascinating conversation. He’s well informed about world situation & knowledgeable about world leaders thru personal acquaintance.
