Clinton vows to veto budget in standoff over vital programs
President Clinton vowed to veto the Senate budget bill after its passage and urged Republicans to restore funding for health care education and the environment. He said there is nothing to discuss until those programs are funded, warning that crossing that line risks Medicare Medicaid and education. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Senate Leader Bob Dole countered, urging restraint and warning against undermining a balanced budget.
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Gingrich Emerges as Powerful House Leader on Contract
Newt Gingrich has solidified control of the House after the Contract With America. He pushed through key committee chairmanships, forcing members to pledge support to the GOP plan. A CBS-New York Times poll shows 33 percent approval and 49 percent disapproval.
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Congress seeks major cuts across Medicare Medicaid and welfare
Both chambers plan to trim federal programs through 2002, targeting Medicare savings of about 270 billion and Medicaid cuts around 176 billion over seven years. Welfare would drop 90 billion in the House and 66 billion in the Senate, with agricultural and natural resources measures to raise funds via selling ranges in the Arctic Refuge and Uranium Enactment Corp.
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