Debate highlights clash over prescription drugs in Kentucky
Gore and Bush spar over Medicare drug benefits and spending while denying credibility on fundraising scandals. Lehrer moderates as protesters outside clash over excluding minor candidates. analysts split on winner, with four of five judges favoring Gore.
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0.08 Blood Alcohol Standard in Federal Bill Movement
The 0.08 drunk driving limit faces passage after a House-Senate conference committee approved the transportation spending bill. President Clinton is expected to sign, with Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater noting ongoing White House talks to secure support. The measure targets life saving and could affect highway funding if states miss the 2004 compliance deadline.
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Debate Over 0.08 Percent Intoxication Standard
Lawmakers clash over a proposed 0.08 percent blood alcohol standard with federal highway funding implications. Sen. Lautenberg notes potential losses to New Jersey and other states, while sponsors push for reimbursement and nationwide adoption amid beverage industry opposition.
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D-N.y
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Gore Bush debate outlines health and energy policy contrasts
The exchange contrasts Gore and Bush on health care costs and drug coverage, Social Security funding, and private accounts versus federal guarantees. Gore emphasizes larger expenditures and lockboxes, while Bush defends targeted relief for seniors and reliance on private accounts. both warn of budget risks and energy independence shifts with Arctic drilling and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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Clinton Administration of Playing Politics With the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
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