81. The bill faces a veto threat because of an unrelated environmental dispute, but Congressional aides say the laser financing will almost certainly remain intact in any agreement. 82. The amendment brought a quick veto threat from the Clinton administration. 83. The conference committee, faced with large differences between the bills and a presidential veto threat, negotiated down to the wire on the controversial spending bill. 84. The consent decree over the LAPD still rankles him, even after he agreed to drop his veto threat and negotiate with the U.S. Justice Department. 85. The Democrats hoped that a veto threat would invigorate lobbyists for the elderly and labor unions that have championed Medicare for three decades. 86. The measure drew a swift veto threat from President Clinton. 87. The plan contain several proposals that are sure to draw veto threats from the White House. 88. The most conspicuous absentee from the debate has been Clinton, who in recent weeks has been issuing veto threats with some frequency but not making new proposals. 89. The president and his aides, however, undermined the veto threat by offering a last-minute deal to Gingrich, who turned them down. 90. The proposal has drawn a veto threat from Clinton, who has said he will accept only a pilot program on medical savings accounts. |