Syracuse Herald Journal in Syracuse, New York

Campaign finance vote in doubt on House rules

The House faced a near vote on curbing soft money in federal elections as a late dispute over debate rules threatened the bill. Rep Shays and Meehan accused Republican leaders of sabotaging debate, while Ney and Wynn backed an alternative that limits but allows some use of soft money. Gephardt sought grass roots outreach to minority voters as procedural fights continued.