Spending bills start in the House. If the Senate tries to put the money back it goes to a conference committee. Note the size of the House votes. Dems were on board.
Regardless the ball is in Senate's court.
This is not a victory but -- IF TRUE, there is no link to confirm -- it is great news.
I did a fast Google on Hostettler. He does sound like a great guy.
27 posted on 07/30/2003 9:43:14 AM PDT by Tribune7