21.   Clinton is expected to sign the measure.

22.   Clinton issued a statement saying he was pleased by the move, and he signed the measure this evening, a White House official said.

23.   Clinton said he will sign the measure even though he opposes its provisions that ban most federal poverty aid to immigrants.

24.   Clinton signed the measure into law.

25.   Clinton signed the measure at a sweltering ceremony in the White House Rose Garden.

26.   Clinton was expected to sign the measure Friday.

27.   Clinton, who vetoed tougher GOP welfare legislation earlier this year, is under pressure to sign the measure.

28.   Clinton is expected to sign the measure, which would increase congressional salaries in January.

29.   Clinton signed the measure last week, over the objections of European allies.

30.   Clinton has said he would sign the measure only if it included a health exception.