Congress to Approve Large Spending Hike in 2001 Budget
Washington Republicans back White House proposals to lift discretionary spending beyond 614 billion dollars for the 2001 fiscal year amid a growing surplus. The plan includes a 288 billion military bill with a 3.7 percent pay raise and funds for foreign aid, courts, highways, schools, and programs across agencies as Congress fights to end year-end wrangling before campaigns.
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A draft Lava Lamp attack on Al Gore surfaced from Madison Avenue advisers as Bush officials weigh how to attack Gore without appearing too harsh. Kaplan, an unpaid consultant to Gov. George W. Bush, described the metaphor as flexible but warned negative ads risk backfiring. Bush aides dismiss the concept as not under serious consideration while affirming a positive campaign tone.
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