Senate Democrats block vote on repeal of gasoline tax rise Maneuver by Dole leads to stalemate, confusion
Should Dole doff one of his two hats?
Health benefit bill gains in Senate Hill passage is likely for bill to bar loss of insurance coverage; 80 million are affected; Senate rejects plan by Dole to set up health savings accounts
Landmark farm bill curtailing subsidies is signed by Clinton President is concerned bill neglects 'safety net' for family farmers
Congress passes months of landmark bills in a week Much is accomplished just before recess
2 Senate Democrats criticize Clinton on threat to veto damage-award limits Rockefeller, Lieberman say president is rewarding lawyers who support him
Hill GOP accepts line-item veto deal President would get power to cut an item from a spending bill
Senate adopts bill to end most farm payments, controls by 2002 Pro-market Republicans, urban Democrats agree
First lady to testify on Whitewater Appearance before federal grand jury is set for Friday; 'This is uncharted territory'; Subpoena is likely to embolden foes in Congress
Republican leaders present Clinton with their latest budget proposal Offer would reduce suggested changes in Medicare and Medicaid
Tobacco companies battle FDA plans Flurry of maneuvering closes comment period on cigarette regulation
Senate breaks ranks on budget In split with House, Dole pushes bill to reopen government
Budget talks find no deal, win no cheer After 3 days, #F Clinton, GOP leaders fail to halt federal shutdown; They meet again tomorrow; Negotiations may last to Jan. 20, Dole says; White House agrees
Minority status highlights contrasts in Md. senators Mikulski, Sarbanes deal with GOP from different perspectives
Both sides to offer new budget proposals today Deadline for shutdown of some agencies is tonight
Senate sends mixed message Some would back troops but not the mission
Flag proposal fails by 3 votes in Senate Floor sponsor Hatch blames Clinton for defeat
New figures add hope to budget talks But Republicans note one-time benefit of CBO projections; Another shutdown looms; Major concessions must be made, both sides acknowledge
Senate stalls latest effort on shutdown GOP wants to recall 85,000 workers at VA, Social Security; 'Increasingly serious'; Clinton to consider Republican plan on stopgap funding
Gingrich links stalemate to perceived Clinton snub House speaker fumes about silence during plane rides last week; THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Senate GOP agrees on $245 billion in tax cuts for families, businesses Package's centerpiece is $500-per-child credit
Mikulski resigns from ethics panel with Packwood out Md. senator stayed longer than planned
GOP stresses choice in Medicare plans Republicans still split on details of savings goals
Packwood resigns as panel head
Senate OKs $265.3 billion for defense, $7.5 billion more than Clinton's request
Bradley to bow out after 3rd Senate term
Clinton vetoes lifting of Bosnia arms embargo
Dole 'setback' on welfare showed some right stuff
Dole retreats on bid to rush welfare reform through Senate as foes stand firm
Dole begins uphill battle for his welfare reforms
MOYNIHAN A LONER IN WELFARE DEBATE
'A Question of Fairness'
Filibuster imperils Foster GOP foes in Senate are accused of playing presidential politics
Clinton budget prompts role reversal
Democrats introduce welfare reform program
Clinton was right to reject Perot's candidate roundup
A Dose of 'Tough Love' for Welfare
Packwood would end AFDC guarantee
Republicans show signs of warming to Dr. Foster
'Contract' success just a beginning, Gingrich tells U.S. CONTRACT WITH AMERICA -- AND BEYOND
CBS isn't losing much by airing Gingrich live
Worm Turn in the Senate
Dole aims at gun control repeal
Clinton switch on taxes would not be bad idea
Democrats offer balanced budget act
Senate Republicans reject calls to punish Hatfield
"NOBODY PAYS any attention to our little...
GOP postpones vote on budget amendment
Daschle said to protect friend's airline