Senate passes campaign finance reform bill
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The Senate, by a vote of 60 to 38, passed a bill that would reduce campaign contributions by special-interest groups and restrict spending in congressional elections. A public-financing provision of the bill was changed due to Republican opposition.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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College-aid bill passes Senate
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The Senate on Feb 21, 1992, passed a bill that extended federal student aid for higher education through fiscal 1997. The bill was designed to offset a 135% increase in college tuition that has occurred since 1980.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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Senate passes tax bill; middle-class cut almost fails
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The Senate has passed a bill designed to provide some middle-class families with tax credits while increasing taxes for the wealthy. The bill passed by a vote of 50 to 47.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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