Congress fades after impeachment obsession and tax cut high
The 105th Congress nears fade as it contemplates impeachment of President Clinton amid ethics fights and a record low public approval. Once buoyed by a major tax cut, it is remembered more for partisan battles and the Lewinsky affair than legislative achievements.
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Congress 1998 record shows major public works and policy shifts
In 1998 Congress approved a historic public works package over 200 billion dollars for roads bridges buses subways and ferries while passing IRS reform higher education act and public housing changes NATO expansion and IMF financing. The House opened impeachment inquiry into President Clinton amid a budget surplus and debates over spending taxes and social programs.
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Moynihan Warns New York Finances Near Desperate T
Senator Moynihan cites the states heavy debt and low federal return in a Fisc study showing New York loses 14 billion annually to Washington. He argues decades of big government policy worsened the outlook, with per capita debt and lingering growth issues. Gov Pataki aides counter that New York has cut deficits and posted surpluses, claiming fiscal order is restored.
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Greenspan investments show treasury bills rather than stocks
Summary of Alan Greenspan's 1997 financial statement indicates about 2.4 million in short term U.S. Treasury bills and 466 thousand in money market accounts, plus a 500 thousand Norfolk Southern bond. A prior blind trust was dissolved upon his marriage to Andrea Mitchell. The piece also surveys broader U.S. savings habits, bank preferences, and historical notes on finance, incentives, and a few consumer tips about shredded money and currency guidelines.
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Congress votes to table patients rights bill in 0-47 split
In Central New York representation Alfonso D Amato and Daniel Patrick Moynihan state party lines as the Senate votes 0 to 47 to table the patients rights bill. Supporters say the measure would let patients sue health plans while opponents claim it politicizes debate and hurts the elderly and hard working families. The House has previously approved related bankruptcy reform measures, backed by credit card firms, with concerns over debt freedom. Attendance records show roll call votes and member presence.
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Clinton urges Japan to bolster banks amid IMF pledge
President Clinton framed the United States 17.9 billion IMF contribution as an insurance policy for the US economy and pressed Japan to shore up its troubled banks. He argued U S prosperity depends on markets overseas and said Japan’s vote to pump billions into banks was welcome but not enough.
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GOP senator challenges Clinton on education policy
Senator Dan Coats of Indiana accused President Clinton of expanding government and misleading the public about reform efforts. He cited deteriorating school safety and test scores, underprepared teachers, and high illiteracy as central ills in America's education system.
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Walsh Fails to Get Budget Share in Federal Plan
Rep James Walsh of Onondaga misses part of the 1.7 million dollar federal budget as pet projects slip into the plan. He aimed to cut a 10 million dollar tariff by reducing labor costs to offset duty rivals pay zero. The Labor Department pledged to study the issue.
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Gingrich says impeachment inquiry won’t hurt GOP turnout
House Speaker Newt Gingrich argues the Republican impeachment inquiry into President Clinton will not trigger a voter backlash in next month’s Georgia election. He says voters will focus on the parties’ philosophical differences rather than the probe.
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