Senate votes to disclosure rule on secretive political groups
The Senate approved adding a 527 donor and spending disclosure requirement to a defense bill. Fourteen Republicans joined most Democrats in support, 57-42, amid concerns that hidden groups fund influence campaigns.
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Gore pushes Medicare protection from budget raids
Vice President Al Gore called for a Medicare lock box to shield funds from budget raids and proposed outlawing Social Security number identity theft. House Speaker Dennis Hastert pledged cooperation but credited Republicans and President Clinton for backing the idea. Gore plans to announce the Medicare proposal in New York on Tuesday.
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Bush blasts spectacle in Washington during Knoxville stop
In Knoxville Tennessee George W Bush criticized Washington rhetoric and partisan divisions as he outlined plans for two year budgeting a spending waste commission and quicker votes on appointees He urged civility and constructive debate during a rally outside the Knoxville Civic Coliseum before more than 600 supporters.
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