Clinton vetoes leaks bill over free press concerns
President Clinton vetoed a bill criminalizing the leaking of government secrets, saying it could chill democratic information flow. The measure would extend penalties to nondefense classified data, with critics arguing it could silence whistleblowers and curb press access to vital information. Clinton cited flaws in the provision and urged hearings, while officials like Janet Reno warned the bill would not drastically raise prosecutions.
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Senate votes on $39.9 billion spending bill in late October
Senate Democrats Moynihan and Schumer back a 39.9 billion package for Commerce Justice and State departments and related agencies. It would ease some residency rules, with the president threatening a veto for amnesty claims. House support followed by White House action looms.
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In- Walsh
Patrone
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Walsh criticizes long term surplus talk as unreliable
Rep James Walsh warns that forecasts of multi hundred billion surpluses over ten years are inaccurate and implausible. He cites budget caps, rising discretionary spending, and political spin from Gore and Bush. The piece notes Walsh’s campaign fundraising and donations from PACs and firms as context.
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Lawmakers urge alternative terms for irradiated meat labels
Congress directs FDA to propose wording by 2002 to ease consumer anxiety over irradiation. Industry and advocacy groups clash over changing labels though most irradiated items today are spices, with some meat products treated to kill pathogens.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Brian Folkers
National Food Processors Association
FDA
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Act
Florida
Midwest
General Accounting Office
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