Clinton urges quick action on patients' rights and Medicare drug coverage
President Clinton urged Congress to pass a strong patients' bill of rights and a voluntary Medicare prescription drug benefit for all 39 million seniors. He cited rising drug costs and criticized Republicans for delaying action while urging a bipartisan, affordable plan.
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Senate Republicans plan to advance an education bill expanding local control for parents and teachers. President Clinton threatens a veto. Senator Slade Gorton says the act would let communities direct funding to students most in need, while Democrats argue it cedes federal oversight.
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