Alaska road vote splits Senate over tight enviro concerns
The Senate approved 59 to 38 a bill to build a 27 mile road through a wildlife refuge in Alaska to link King Cove to Cold Bay airport. Supporters cite emergency medical access. opponents warn of environmental risk and dangerous precedent. D'Amato votes yes Moynihan votes no. Central New York reps Boehlert Hinchey Houghton McHugh Paxon Walsh are listed. House rejected fast track trade authority 243 to 180, raising jobs and environment concerns. Boehlert Hinchey vote tallies shown.
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Tax cut panel backs relief act amid budget surplus
The House backed the Taxpayers Relief Act of 1998 to use 10 percent of the budget surplus for tax breaks for farmers small investors and married couples in a 229 195 vote amid debate over Social Security funds. The same day defense and energy measures advanced while a treasury bill failed.
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Senate rejects Internet sales tax collection measure
The Senate voted 65 to 30 against a bill allowing states to require mail order and Internet businesses to collect sales taxes. Sponsor Senator Dale Bumpers argued it would reverse the 1992 Supreme Court ruling, while opponents framed it as a hidden tax. House action had proposed a three-year moratorium. the Senate contemplates a two-year pause pending next week’s vote.
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