101. House Democrats unsuccessfully tried to offer the prescription drug proposal Tuesday when the Ways and Means health subcommittee passed its version of the bill. 102. If the House passes a version different from the Senate, the issue would go to a conference committee, where lawmakers would attempt to reach a compromise. 103. If the Senate passes its own version, the measure would go to the president. 104. If the Federation Council passes an amended version, a panel of legislators would be assigned to work out a compromise bill. 105. If the House passes a version different from the Senate, the issue would go to a conference committee, where lawmakers would try to reach a compromise. 106. In spring House and Senate lawmakers passed similar versions of a sweeping education bill sought by President Bush. 107. Last session, the House passed the Norwood-Dingell bill, while the Senate passed a version with more limits on lawsuits. 108. Last year, the Senate passed a version of the bill, but the Assembly did not act on it. 109. Lawmakers are rushing to pass initial versions of the plan by the end of July, but complaints about specific pieces have arisen. 110. Months ago, the House and Senate passed differing versions of the legislation intended to make it harder for people to sweep away debts in bankruptcy courts. |