Monday, November 13, 2000
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The University Daily Kansan
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Nation
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Congress to resume
Iffy election complicates budget fights
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Lameduck sessions of Congress are always unpredictable, but the one starting this week could prove even more muddled because of the unsettled presidential election.
Top Democrats seem ready to settle and leave town quickly. With President Clinton still in office, they appear eager to shake hands on a huge education, health and labor bill that
Neither party's congressional leaders know whether it makes sense to resolve budget fights quickly or try delaying a deal until the next administration — with either Republican George W. Bush or Democrat Al Gore in the White House on Jan. 20, inauguration day.
was nearly completed before Congress left town on Nov. 3 for the elections.
"There's an array of issues that have to be addressed. I don't think we can leave without having addressed them." Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., said yesterday on CBS "Face the Nation. Earlier, he said, "It will take give on both sides, but I think we can do that."
Five of the 13 annual spending bills for fiscal 2001, which began Oct. 1, are hanging. They cover seven Cabinet departments, dozens of smaller agencies, congressional operations, and the District of Columbia's budget.
Also unresolved are a $240 billion, 10-year tax bill; an increase in the minimum wage; higher Medicare reimbursements for health care providers; disputes over immigration and workplace injuries; and an intelligence agencies' bill that Clinton vetoed because it would have criminalized the leaking of some government secrets.
The Senate's top Republican, Trent Lott of Mississippi, raised the possibility on Fox News Sunday that lawmakers would "set aside those issues where we're not going to come to agreement and pass what we can."
Last Tuesday, voters elected a new Congress that will give Republicans even narrower majorities in the House and Senate than they held this year. After many months without even speaking to House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-III, House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt, D-Mo., called Hastert after Election Day and tentatively arranged a meeting for this week.
"I think we can get a lot of work done." Gephardt said yesterday on ABC's This Week, adding that he hoped the four leaders could all sit down.
Republicans, however, seem undecided about how quickly to proceed and are unlikely to make decisions until they meet among themselves. The House returns today, the Senate tomorrow.
Split Senate may create unity
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The Senate's Republican leader said yesterday that the GOP must think "innovatively" and be ready to work with Democrats in the aftermath of an election that could evenly split the chamber next year.
The top Democrat suggested a "power-sharing arrangement" between the parties and saw the opportunity for "real partisanship."
Republicans now hold a 54-46 edge. But after last Tuesday's voting, their advantage slipped to 50-49.
with the Washington state senatorial race still undecided.
The GOP will maintain control even if Democratic challenger Maria Cantwell beats current Washington Sen. Slade Gorton, splitting the Senate 50-50.
If Republican George W. Bush is the next president, Vice President Dick Cheney would act as Senate president and control the tie-breaking vote. And if Al Gore is elected, Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman would become vice president, but the state's Republican governor would
Both Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Miss., and Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., said the parties would have to work closely to avoid gridlock.
name Lieberman's Republican successor, giving the GOP a 51-49 edge.
When the new session begins in January, one of the Senate's first tasks will be to vote on committee assignments. This is extremely important because the majority party traditionally picks the chairmen and gets an edge in numbers, allowing it to set the agenda and decide what issues and bills get priority.
Hillary denies harboring desire for presidency
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — When Hillary Clinton was growing up, she wrote to NASA about becoming an astronaut. The letter sent back said girls need not apply.
Clinton made it into the history books anyway, not as the first female astronaut, but as the only first lady to ever win elective office.
Now the question is whether she will she run for president.
No." she declared at her first post-election news
"No," she declared conference. "I'm going to serve my six years as junior senator from New York."
Of course, the first lady and her husband are famous for choosing their words carefully. That "six years" clause does not rule out the possibility of a presidential run in 2008, or even 2012.
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But many experts think the "Hillary haters" who fueled Senate opponent Rick Lazio's campaign with $33 million would make it impossible for her to do nationally what she did here.
"I think it's unlikely she could get elected president," said Nelson Warfield, a Republican consultant and Bob Dole's former press secretary. "She's just such a polarizing candidate."
Clinton has already started to make her presence felt. On Friday, she proposed abolishing the Electoral College. Considering she has not even been sworn in yet, a proposal to amend the Constitution seemed like a bold way to launch her tenure.
Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss., the Senate majority leader, has already set the tone for her reception, warning her to get used to being "one of 100 coequals. Getting a lot of attention and getting something done in the Senate don't always go hand-inhand. If she's smart, she'll keep a pretty low profile."
But don't tell that to the voters back in New York.
But don't tell that to the voters back in New York. "We need an intelligent woman who is not a puppet of the good old boys," said Anne Jorgensen, a teaching assistant who attended one of Clinton's last rallies before the election in unstate Binghamton.
Cora Olin, who heard Clinton speak in a Bronx church last month, agreed.
"She is going to be the first woman president," she said.
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Pizza is NOT a FOOD GROUP!! -A Student's Guide to Healthy Eating
I've heard all the stories about gaining the "Freshman 15" in college. Before college I ate pretty well and kept healthy playing sports, but it's much harder to keep up the good habits at school. How can I eat healthy on campus? Lisa T., Boston University.
This is a great question that affects a lot of women at the college level, whether they are freshmen or seniors. Although you shouldn't spend too much time obsessing about your diet, here are some simple things to remember when you sit down to a meal or grab a snack:
Hi Lisa,
Don't skip meals (including breakfast). Grab a granola bar, a container of yogurt. or a bagel if you don't have time to sit down and eat. Running on empty is bad for your metabolism and can adversely affect your ability to concentrate.In fact eating five or six small meals (instead of two or three big ones) each day will increase your metabolism and help your body burn calories even if you're just sitting in class!
X Remember that fad diets don't work. Even if everyone in the dorm swears that the all-broccoli diet is the fast track to skinny thighs, remember that it's never a good idea to deprive your body of any food group. Eating in moderation is the key to a healthy diet.
X Do you suffer from bloating and cramping during your period? Sugar, alcohol, and caffeine have been shown to increase the severity of PMS and menstrual symptoms. To help you feel better during this time make sure you drink plenty of water. snack on fruit, and eat nutritious foods. Another way to feel comfortable is to use Playtex tampons - they really are so comfortable you can't even feel them.
X A hamburger doesn't have to be a guilty pleasure. Red meat can be a healthy part of your diet as long as you don't eat it every day. Try turkey burgers or chicken tacos as an alternative.
Try to have some low fat or skim milk once a day. Women are particularly in need of calcium during their college years to build bone mass and avoid osteoporosis (weak bones) later in life. If you don't want to drink a glass of milk, remember that yogurt or milk on your cereal counts as well.
X Always grab a piece of fruit or carrot stick when you're leaving the dining hall. Even if you don't want it right away,keep it in your room or backpack for a snack.Keep low-fat snacks like pretzels,graham crackers,trail mix,or raisins in you room for late night munchies so you won't be as likely to order pizza or raid the candy machine.
Finally, there will be plenty of opportunities for late-night ice cream,between class candy bars,and emergency fast food runs. You don't have to stay away from these things all the time,just listen to your body and keep your diet as balanced as possible.
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