News (Media Awareness Project) - US GA: In the Senate |
| Title: | US GA: In the Senate |
| Published On: | 1999-02-03 |
| Source: | Augusta Chronicle, The (GA) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-06 14:14:58 |
IN THE SENATE:
The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously passed Gov. Roy Barnes'
plan to battle Atlanta's air and traffic woes through a regional authority,
with Mr. Barnes' floor leader describing it as "not perfect but the best
we can do."
A bill that would allow optometrists to prescribe all drugs except
narcotics passed the Senate after failing by one vote a day earlier.
QUOTABLE:
"You're going to have to trust this governor." - Sen. Steve Thompson, D-
Powder Springs, fielding questions about the governor's power to appoint
members of his proposed regional transportation authority.
DAYS IN SESSION:
Tuesday was the 12th day of the 1999 session; 28 days remain.
The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously passed Gov. Roy Barnes'
plan to battle Atlanta's air and traffic woes through a regional authority,
with Mr. Barnes' floor leader describing it as "not perfect but the best
we can do."
A bill that would allow optometrists to prescribe all drugs except
narcotics passed the Senate after failing by one vote a day earlier.
QUOTABLE:
"You're going to have to trust this governor." - Sen. Steve Thompson, D-
Powder Springs, fielding questions about the governor's power to appoint
members of his proposed regional transportation authority.
DAYS IN SESSION:
Tuesday was the 12th day of the 1999 session; 28 days remain.
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