Clinton, Bill
California voters are showing a growing interest in a third national political party, with nearly 6 in 10 supporting the idea of a party that would run candidates for president, Congress, and state offices. This dissatisfaction stems from the performance of Democrats and Republicans, leading to a desire for an
Clinton, Bill
As the federal budget debate reaches a critical point, two plans from the Republican and Administration sides have emerged, yet both fall short of true reform. The proposed cuts in nonmilitary science research spending and federal student loan programs, aside from being shortsighted, reveal the lack of a comprehensive approach
Clinton, Bill
In a high-stakes confrontation with the tobacco industry, President Clinton announced on Thursday that he has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use its drug regulatory powers to stop the sale of cigarettes to children and teenagers. The evidence, according to Clinton, is "overwhelming," and the
Clinton, Bill
President Clinton is expected to walk a fine line between government action and political feasibility in his speech on addressing teen smoking, a critical issue that has pitted southern Democrats against liberals. The president's proposal will likely fall short of empowering the FDA to regulate nicotine, but will
Clinton, Bill
President Clinton and Senate majority leader Robert Dole engaged in a welfare reform debate at the National Governor's Association meeting in Vermont, with both sides presenting their visions for the future of welfare programs. The governors, having asked for more control over welfare, were met with promises from
Clinton, Bill
President Clinton and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole are locked in a bitter debate over welfare reform, with the contentious issue of illegitimacy taking center stage. Republicans want to give states more control over welfare spending, while Democrats insist on maintaining federal responsibility. The Senate debate will focus on whether
Clinton, Bill
President Clinton underscored his administration's commitment to opening the Japanese market to foreign goods, urging Tokyo to take concrete steps to narrow its $60 billion annual trade surplus with the United States. In a conference on Pacific Rim economics, Clinton warned that unless negotiators reach an agreement, the
Clinton, Bill
President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin engaged in a critical discussion about the conflict in Chechnya, with both leaders reaffirming their stance on the issue. Clinton emphasized that the US views Chechnya as an integral part of Russia, an internal matter to be resolved by Russia's
Clinton, Bill
A budget agreement announced last night by Republican leaders in the House and Senate has sparked a heated debate between Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill. The compromise plan is designed to balance the federal budget by 2002 and contains $245 billion in tax cuts, but Democrats object to the
Clinton, Bill
President Bill Clinton has presented a new federal budget plan that aims to balance the deficit by 2005, a goal the administration has long emphasized. The plan, dubbed Clinton II, promises to make significant cuts to federal entitlement programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, while also investing in education, job training,
Clinton, Bill
House Speaker Newt Gingrich visited New Hampshire for a four-day GOP fund-raising trip and to explore the state's wildlife, including moose. During his trip, he announced that he would meet with President Clinton in the state on Sunday, where the president would deliver the commencement address at Dartmouth
Clinton, Bill
President Clinton exercised his veto power for the first time, rejecting a $16.4 billion fiscal 1995 spending cuts bill that he deemed contained unacceptable "pork-barrel" projects. Clinton claimed that the bill, which would have trimmed $16.4 billion in spending and provided nearly $7 billion in new
