Clinton OKs Funds for Roads, Housing
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President Clinton signed two bills into law, providing funding for highways, housing and veterans affairs. The president has until Saturday to determine whether to exercise his new line-item veto authority on the measures. The $40.1-billion transportation bill provides spending for the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard and highways. The second bill he signed allows for $68.4 billion in spending on environmental, veterans, housing, community development, space and science programs.
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