October 25, 2000
"From this point forward, Congress should work every day and every night to put progress over partisanship, to make the investments in education our schools need and our children deserve."
President Bill Clinton
October 25, 2000
Today, at the White House, the President called on Congress to finish its job by addressing America's priorities before it adjourns. Nearly a month after the end of the fiscal year, Congress still has not finished a budget. With the fourth deadline extension expiring at midnight tonight, the President reiterated that he will grant only day-by-day extensions to ensure that Congress completes its business before leaving town. In an effort to find bipartisan common ground on tax cuts for middle-class families, the President is sending Speaker Hastert and Majority Leader Lott a compromise package of tax relief legislation.
CALLING ON CONGRESS TO COMPLETE A BUDGET THAT INVESTS IN EDUCATION. In February, President Clinton and Vice President Gore sent Congress a balanced and fiscally responsible budget that makes investments in key education initiatives. Nearly one month into the new fiscal year, Congress still has not completed a budget. The budget Congress has passed so far:
URGING CONGRESS TO ADDRESS AMERICA'S PRIORITIES. President Clinton called on members of Congress to do their job by addressing America's priorities before returning to their districts to campaign for re-election. Specifically, the President called on Congress to:
October 25, 2000: Working to Achieve Common Ground on Middle-Class Tax Relief
October 24, 2000: The Clinton-Gore Administration: Working to Modernize America's Schools
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October 11, 2000: Historic Protection for America's Environment and Cultural Heritage
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