GOP governors demand state control of welfare reform
Four leading GOP governors urged keeping welfare decisions at the state level citing work requirements and benefit cutoffs. They also backed a balanced budget amendment only with explicit protection against unfunded federal mandates, warning against shifting new costs to states while promising to oversee reform and spending limits.
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Republican leader Bob Dole told ABC This Week that he had reservations early but now believes President Clinton is up to the job as commander in chief. Helms had alleged military leaders doubt Clinton's ability, prompting a defense from Joint Chiefs Chair Gen Shalikashvili who said the view does not reflect the military as a whole.
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Democrats in Congress plan to back GOP efforts to cut spending and taxes while pressing to keep deficits in check and protect programs for students and the poor. They will push to limit a conservative social agenda, stand for working folks, and sustain Clinton vetoes as leadership races determine strategy.
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Skepticism Over School Prayer Amendment Grows
Washington lawmakers from both parties doubt a constitutional school prayer amendment can pass. Senate leaders favor focusing on economic issues, while Newt Gingrich pledges a vote by July 4. Senator Dodd notes reluctance to amend the Bill of Rights in 205 years.
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