The Supreme Court late Tuesday overturned a recount of contested ballots in Florida. Experts said the decision left Vice President Al Gore with few options other than to concede the election to George W. Bush. Full text of Supreme Court decision.
The spirit of compromise, if not weariness, appears to have
overtaken the 106th Congress, as the tentative budget deal struck
Monday between congressional leaders and President Clinton seems to be propelling this lame-duck Congress towards adjournment by week's end.
