Bush says he found address. lawmakers seek votes on plan
In New York Bush defended his discovery of a television address and offered to present it. Leaders from both parties pressed for a bipartisan vote strategy as Quayle and aides met Republicans. Gingrich warned the plan lacks incentives and taxes, risking GOP support. Controversy rose over a 2 percent heating oil tax.
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United Nations
Congress
Dan Quayle
Quayle
House
Senate
Robert Michel
R-Nt
Michel
Newt Gingrich
Rga
Gingrich
Northeast
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Silvio Conte
Rmass
Bentsen
White House
Sen. Hellings
Saddam Faces Path to War or Talks With France
The article reports on Saddam Hussein's stance amid Western and Arab reactions to Kuwait's invasion. It notes Mubarak's adviser cautioning against linking Arab-Israeli issues to Kuwait, and France’s four step plan as a possible alternative. Bush signals openness to a dialogue while promising military options if Saddam refuses. 165,000 U.S. troops remain in the Persian Gulf as patience wears thin.
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Butros Galli
Hosni Mubarak
Bush
David Levy
Galli
Saddam
Kuwait
Eduard A. Shevardnadze
Francois Mitterrand
Mitterrand
U.N. General Assembly
Iraq
U.S
Mohammed
France
Israel
America
Middle East
U.S. Iy
West Bank
Golan Heights
Persian Gulf
Brent Scowcroft
D C Delegation Mixed on Budget Support
South Carolina members voiced unhappiness with the White House budget deal but signaled likely votes in favor amid pressure from looming across the board cuts. Rep Patterson criticized new taxes on gas and heating oil, while Sen Hollings opposed the package saying it won’t curb deficits long term.
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South Carolina
White House
Liz Patterson
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John M. Sprat
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Budget Committee
Middle America
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Patterson
Strom Thurmond
Rs.c
Wil
Sen
Thurmond
Fritz Hollings
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