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...some Republican Governors, believes the G.O.P.'s Medicaid proposals pose real risks to the most vulnerable Americans. By affirming that some sensible Medicaid savings could be achieved, but no more than that, the Administration may have marked a decisive turning point in the fiscal debate that will dominate the Capitol at least through Christmas. To many Americans, the battles over Medicare and Medicaid quickly dissolve into a confusing blur of federal health programs whose names sound virtually identical. But Medicaid demands special attention. Going too far for the sake of savings could worsen many of the problems that already afflict...
...join the nato peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. The President said U.S. prestige in brokering the latest peace agreement was at stake and that a stable Bosnia was in America's national interest. Polls showed that a majority of the public was still waiting to be convinced. But on Capitol Hill, hostile skepticism melted into resignation as legislators acknowledged that the President had the constitutional authority to send the troops without their consent. Congress prepared to vote on a limited resolution of support, thereby allowing members to back the troops without forgoing a choice opportunity to criticize the President...
...WHOSE BRILLIANT HEAD KNOCKING FINALLY produced a Bosnian peace agreement two weeks ago traveled to Capitol Hill last Wednesday seeking another miracle: congressional support for the plan that will shortly land 20,000 American troops in an area steeped in hatred and skilled at war. "It was kind of like running into a brick wall," says U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Richard Holbrooke, "and the critics weren't just Republicans." Holbrooke addressed about 100 members of the House Democratic Caucus and received a standing ovation. It was "great," he says, "for about two minutes. Everyone was polite at first, saying...
...hits welfare, transportation and housing the hardest to save $141 billion more than his June budget proposal. While congressional Republicans complained throughout the day that the Administration was relying on overly optimistic economic forecasts, House Speaker Newt Gingrich nonetheless allowed: "It's a start." After briefing Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill, White House chief of staff Leon Panetta told reporters the President is considering mechanisms to rescind tax breaks and to impose automatic spending cuts if deficit reduction targets...
...apart. To help push the proposal, Administration officials will emphasize their promise that U.S. troops will remain in Bosnia for only about a year. As the campaign to send American troops to Bosnia kicks off this week, Gore, Christopher, Holbrooke and Defense Secretary William Perry are to testify on Capitol Hill. Clinton will be visiting Britain, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Spain, and will drop in on U.S. troops in Germany. His travels will give him a chance to deliver four or five major speeches, all of which will emphasize the importance of America's engagement in Europe...