Clinton health plan hit by business groups in Washington
The U S Chamber of Commerce dismissed the health plan as a starting point while President Clinton downplayed the opposition, calling it the beginning of a prolonged legislative discussion. Supporters criticized a Business Roundtable vote against the plan as influenced by drug makers and insurers.
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Reagan Returns to Attack Clinton at $1,000 Plate Dinner
Former President Ronald Reagan criticizes Clinton and Democrats as he returns to Washington to rail against his ideas. He leads a $5 million GOP dinner in Springfield while noting the Capitol's new tax revenues and joking about his 39th birthday anniversary.
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Perry wins OK as chief of Pentagon
The Senate confirmed William Perry as defense secretary 97 to 0, swiftly swearing him in at the Pentagon. Legislators praised his tech expertise and management plan to reform defense procurement and budgeting while addressing new military policies on women and LGBTQ personnel.
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Transportation sobriety rules expand tests for workers
Washington Post reports that Transportation Secretary Federico Pena announced broad new alcohol and drug testing for safety sensitive workers including truck drivers pilots and railroaders. The program costs 200 million annually affecting 7.4 million workers and targets random hiring and post injury testing with limited reductions in testing thresholds.
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Senate backs constitutional school prayer in federal aid bill
The Senate approved a provision denying federal aid to schools that bar student initiated prayer, voting 75 to 22 amid concerns over local control. The move, added to a Clinton education bill funding 422 million dollars, follows a House precedent from 1989 and contrasts with Supreme Court rulings on official prayer in schools.
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Iowa Republicans back Nussle bid amid cuts defeat
Rep. Jim Nussle declared victory in a battle over pay as you go despite the House rejecting his offset proposal 240-178. Iowa Republicans backed the measure while Rep. Neal Smith opposed it, warning policing units would lose manpower. The House approved 9.7 billion for Los Angeles quake and Midwest flood victims.
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