Senate Democrats Offer Welfare Alternative Debate
Senate Democrats proposed a five year cap on welfare payments while preserving guaranteed aid and adding work contracts, child care, and essentials vouchers. The plan, led by Tom Daschle, would cost no new money yet lacks details, and faces uncertain Senate and House prospects amid rival Republican and Moynihan plans.
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House
Tom Daschle
South Dakota
Aeala Daschle
Daschle
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
D-N.y
Senate Finance Committee
Bob Packwood
Oregon
Moynihan
Joynihan
Sparks Fly During School Prayer Debate
Washington heated exchange as a judiciary subcommittee opened hearings on a constitutional amendment for school prayer. Rep. Istook faced questions from Rep. Serrano and Rep. Watt about protecting minority rights, with Watt accusing the majority focus of eroding minority protections.
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Jose Serrano
Dn.y
Istook
Melvin Watt
D-N.c
Watt
Kerry vows to block communications bill
Senator Bob Kerry of Nebraska threatens to block debate on a sweeping telecommunications bill until changes are made. The measure, aimed at boosting competition among local phone firms long-distance carriers and cable operators, would loosen many broadcaster regulations. A Common Cause report notes telecoms contributed over 39.5 million dollars to candidates and parties in ten years.
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Senate
Bob Kerry
Nebraska
Common Cause
House asks Clinton for papers on Waco raid
Two House subcommittees seek White House documents on the Branch Davidian compound raid in Waco Texas. A joint hearing is set for July 12 by the Government Reform and Oversight national security subcommittee and the Judiciary subcommittee.
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Congressman King calls for hearings on militias
A Long Island congressman, Rep. Peter King, becomes the first House Republican to demand hearings on right wing armed militias. He argues biased investigations would occur if the group were left wing, Black, or immigrant, criticizing unequal condemnation.
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