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House approves massive 587 billion spending bill debate rages
The House backed a 587 billion fiscal 1988 spending package despite looming veto risks as leaders pushed to meet deficit goals. Critics labeled the bill bloated with pork barrel items while approving extensions and policy riders such as the Clean Air Act extension and the Fairness Doctrine.
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Chronicle-Telegram
House
Washington
Congress
Thomas
Foley
D-Wash
Bob Michel
R-Il
Frankenstein
Senate
GOP
Reagan
Lawrence Coughlin
Vic Fazio
D-Calif