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What major shifts in philosophy and politics did Reagan bring to the federal government?

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While Reagan's predecessor, Carter emphasized human rights and establishing diplomatic ties with countries like China, Reagan was openly anti-communist and supported the right wing El Salvador goaxvernment of the death squads and the Nicaragua contras. Economically, he believed in less government spending and reduced taxes. This was a change from Carter who funded social programs in the US.
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