Lawmakers approve defense bill funding Bosnia and aid measure
The Senate passed a 252 billion defense bill 97 to 2 authorizing 1.9 billion for U S forces in Bosnia while rejecting a move to pressure withdrawal. D Amato and Moynihan voted yes. The House advanced 250 million for Legal Services Corp funding with mixed votes and a separate census amendment stalled 227 to 201.
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Washington Notebook notes funding fights over Census reform
Washington Bureau reporter Robert Gavin notes the push to fund the Census Bureau fully to support a Clinton plan combining sampling with head counts. House amendments target misconduct reviews for prosecutors and anti-discrimination bills, while a separate vote advances campaign finance reform amid 1996-era concerns.
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Lewinsky probe weakens Clinton presidency and Congress
The Lewinsky investigation weakens President Clinton's authority as a Republican Congress withers on reform aims. Analysts say foreign policy attention wanes while Democrats fear midterm losses. White House aides stress Clinton's clout despite stalled agendas and political peril.
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Agencies overstate Year 2000 fixes says GAO
Independent federal experts say some U S agencies exaggerate progress on Year 2000 fixes. FAA reports repairs while replacement parts are not received and GAO notes 15 Agriculture Dept systems rely on replacement work still under development. Transportation auditors cite inconsistent scoring and urge immediate testing and stronger contingency plans.
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