Senate blocks further base closings vote swings largely on home state jobs
The Senate rejected another round of base closings by a 66 to 32 vote, killing Clinton administration plans. Debate focused on military modernization and protecting communities from dislocation, with lawmakers from both parties weighing defense savings against local employment impacts.
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Private meeting weighs Congress pay raise decision
Republican and Democratic House leaders met privately in Newt Gingrich's office to discuss a cost-of-living raise for members but offered no decision. The session excluded staff and involved the five top lawmakers. Lawmakers earn 133400 annually and last received a 1992 3.2 percent boost. The automatic COLA follows the president's recommended federal worker increase. Congress often blocks such raises due to unpopularity.
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Talks to begin on crafting final tax-cut bill
The administration and Republicans set bargaining positions as a House Senate conference committee prepares to start negotiations on a final tax bill. Archer seeks an 85 billion dollar five year net tax cut aimed at the middle class, while Rubin outlines the administration’s veto avoidance terms. Both sides show signs of nearing compromise as conferees begin meetings to resolve budget and tax differences.
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House votes on ending NEA funding and block grants plan
Lawmakers scheduled to vote on halting the National Endowment for the Arts and diverting its funds to states as block grants. The House Rules Committee blocked an amendment to raise NEA funding from 10 million to 99.5 million in this year's budget, signaling a heated floor fight.
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Ex-health officials push medical shift in drug policy
Founding members including David Kessler Louis Sullivan Lonnie Bristow and editors of NEJM and JAMA met in New York to form Physician Leadership on National Drug Policy urging prevention and medical treatment over prison and police in addressing Americas $100 billion illicit drug problem.
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