Senate passes bankruptcy bill sent to Clinton for veto showdown
The Senate voted 70 to 28 to approve a bill tightening bankruptcy rules and sending it to President Clinton. Grassley and Republicans push for debt repayment thresholds while Democrats warn of harm to families and the elderly. The House previously cleared a compromise version. Clinton could pocket veto.
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Clinton presses lawmakers to end budget stalemate
President Clinton and congressional leaders met in Washington as the yearlong budget feud continues. Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott and House Speaker Dennis Hastert pressed for deeper cuts in a sprawling $350 billion education, labor and health bill, while Tom DeLay warned a deal may not be reachable this session.
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