91. Daschle said that senators and governors could use the next three weeks to study the welfare bills and to suggest improvements. 92. Daschle has been surprisingly effective in pulling together liberal and conservative Democrats in support of an alternative welfare bill. 93. Debate over the welfare bill last year was couched almost entirely in terms of its effects on children. 94. Despite bipartisan passage of the welfare reform bill, Kemp blames Democratic liberals for the failed system. 95. Despite the blowup and the antiabortion revolt, the welfare bill appeared to be headed for passage. 96. Dole had hoped to complete action on the welfare bill before allowing the Senate to go on its annual summer recess, tentatively set for this Friday. 97. Dole has not rounded up enough votes to pass his welfare bill. 98. Dole told governors that he will bring his welfare bill to the Senate floor later this week, perhaps as early as Friday or Saturday. 99. Dingell voted for the final welfare bill this year, after opposing earlier versions. 100. Dole will use his visit for a speech on welfare, just as Republicans begin work on another welfare bill that seems likely to be vetoed. |