1. Among the few remaining undecided lawmakers is Democratic Rep. Earl Pomeroy, who was one of the most sought-after persons on Capitol Hill today by people from both sides. 2. Among the few remaining undecided lawmakers is Democratic Rep. Earl Pomeroy. 3. At the time, Clinton was furiously trying to lobby undecided lawmakers, cutting various deals to get them to ignore the opposition of organized labor. 4. Both sides had maneuvered frantically for the past several days as they tried to sway undecided lawmakers. 5. A previously undecided state lawmaker, Rep. John Wiles, said he would back Bush after hearing him talk to reporters at a church-based social service center. 6. After lobbying undecided lawmakers over the weekend, President Clinton said Tuesday he is optimistic the Senate will ratify a historic chemical weapons treaty negotiated by his Republican predecessor. 7. But by then, the undecided lawmakers were already lining up in Washington to announce they would vote for impeachment. 8. Clinton is also stepping up efforts to win over undecided lawmakers. 9. Clinton administration officials have been meeting with undecided lawmakers and rallying interest groups to pressure members to support fast track. 10. Instead, the debate disintegrated into a bidding war, with the president promising bridges, highways, and trade preferences to undecided lawmakers. |
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