Senate OKs water spending bill amid veto clash
The Senate approved a $23.6 billion energy and water package by 57 to 37, risking a fight with President Clinton over Missouri River flow changes. The bill, passed after House approval, includes many home‑district projects and faces a potential presidential veto fight over restoring seasonal river flow to aid wildlife, farmers, and shippers.
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Federal rollover ratings could reshape auto safety standards
The Firestone recall focus spurs scrutiny of rollover risks and could yield the first federal vehicle rollover ratings by year end. Advocates urge standards to limit rollovers, noting SUVs' higher risk compared with cars and pickups. NHTSA plans public ratings online, while lawmakers weigh penalties for safety defect withholding.
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Lawmakers warn democracy sacrificed in rush to adjourn
In Washington lawmakers charge democracy is sacrificed as Congress rushes to finish the year. They fault late spending bills and closed door talks with administration aides that determine hundreds of billions in spending. Rep. David Obey and Rep. Maurice Hinchey cite institutional chaos and loss of normal rules.
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Congressional budget gridlock and omnibus spending critiques
Rep David Obey laments chaos and unclear rules as Congress repeatedly struggles to finish budget bills. Since 1990, 43 short term extensions occurred, with two government shutdowns in 1995-96 and the 1997 omnibus package towering at 520 billion dollars. By 2001 only two of 13 spending bills were signed as battles between Clinton White House and Republicans persisted, sidelining open conference processes. Senator Robert Byrd warns the senate risks becoming an oligarchy disguised as a republic and urges reversal of massive omnibus practices to prevent lawmakers from becoming automatons.
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Democrats push tougher pipeline safety bill in House
In a bid to advance stronger pipeline safety measures, Rep. James Oberstar plans a House bill with mandatory inspections every five years, employee qualification tests, and $1000 per barrel spill fines, surpassing the Senate version. Supporters warn time is short before adjournment, with divisions among advocates and recent deadly spills fueling the push.
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Albright to Meet Barak and Arafat in Paris
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will meet in Paris on Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to curb West Bank and Gaza violence. Clinton urged both sides to restore calm as U.S. travelers faced travel warnings and officials cautioned against entering the territories.
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