Word: vetoes
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...failed to prove that the Surinamese government had fallen solidly into the Cuban and Soviet camp. If anything, the attempt seemed to help solidify congressional antagonism toward the kind of covert actions that the Reagan Administration is now sponsoring in Nicaragua. Said a congressional committee member who helped to veto the Surinamese operation: "Suriname just confirmed our fears that covert operations were no longer an instrument of last resort for this Administration...
...losses in November's election, then to loyalty losses in Congress. The extent to which Reagan's base has eroded was demonstrated late last month, when 21 GOP senators--a coalition which backed the White House's drastic budget measures two springs ago--ignored the threat of a Reagan veto and supported a compromise proposal...
...agreed to continue funds for the U.S. clandestine action against the Sandinistas until Sept. 30, and only afterward will require further approval of such money. The Administration hopes that both houses will go for a compromise along those lines. Among the specific proposals discussed is a possible bicameral veto of covert action, or the formation of a special congressional committee with veto power over such activity. Either way, it would mean offering Congress unprecedented authority over the clandestine dealings...
...Chicago city council to a group of rebellious white council members who proceeded to divvy up key committee chairmanships and leave the mayor's supporters out in the cold. Washington fought the councilmen in court but lost. He still controls the city purse strings and can veto any action dealing with capital expenditures, but for the time being he is unable to put through any programs...
...filibustered a repeal effort in the Senate, is expected to report out a strengthened variant of a Senate "compromise." passed 91 to 5 last month, that would postpone withholding for four years and, in the interim, step up tax enforcement. Reagan, who in the past has pledged to veto any attempt to repeal or postpone withholding, appeared to soften his stance in the face of the veto-proof votes. Said he: "I'm going to wait and see what they come up with there on the Hill...