U.S. Senate Approves $295 Billion Transportation Bill

In defiance of the White House, the U.S. Senate approved a $295 billion highway and mass transit bill.

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May 19, 2005, 8:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $295 billion highway and mass transit bill this afternoon, setting up a showdown with the White House, which has called for a bill $11 billion smaller...The 89-to-11 vote reflected the desire of most of the lawmakers, regardless of party, for more road and transit dollars for their states, especially since the last big road-and-transit aid program is set to expire at the end of the month. The Republican majority leader, Senator Bill Frist of Tennessee, was among those voting for the higher figure, in defiance of the White House."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Senate, Defying Bush, Approves $295 Billion Highway Bill

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 in The New York Times

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