Daschle warns of veto as budget tax talks begin
Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle warned that Republicans unified on taxes will yield a vetoable bill as White House and Congress start final budget and tax talks. Clinton may reject a plan shifting toward tax cuts totaling 89 billion over five years and 270 billion over a decade, with spending cuts anticipated mainly in Medicare and Medicaid.
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Clinton cocaine penalty plan draws bipartisan attack
Congress voices strong objections to Janet Reno and Barry McCaffrey proposal to cut the crack to powdered cocaine sentencing gap from 100 to 1 toward 10 to 1. Critics warn softer crack penalties may mislead youth and fail to address reality while supporters say the reform targets major traffickers and reduces injustices in current law.
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Immunity granted to nuns in fund-raising probe
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee voted to grant immunity to four Buddhist nuns linked to a 1996 Democratic National Committee fundraiser attended by Vice President Gore. The panel also granted immunity to Keshi Zhan of Arlington County Virginia who gave 12500 to the DNC last year, working with fundraiser Charlie Tiie. Democrat and Republican members approve seeking federal court judge immunity in exchange for testimony as DOJ objections dwindle.
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