11.   Some question remained about exactly when the House and Senate would ratify any agreement, particularly with Congress poised to depart on a weeklong Memorial Day recess.

12.   The Senate was expected to resume debate on the measure Monday when lawmakers returned from a weeklong recess.

13.   Top Republicans hope to push the measure through Congress and send it to Clinton by Friday, when lawmakers plan to begin their weeklong Fourth of July recess.

14.   Top Republicans hope to push a final bill through Congress and ship it to Clinton by Friday, when lawmakers plan to begin their weeklong Fourth of July recess.