No Compromise on Contra Aid
Associated Press
WASHINGTON —
Supporters and opponents of President Reagan’s $100-million aid package to Nicaraguan rebels tried and failed today to fashion a compromise that would win widespread Senate support.
Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-Kan.) told his colleagues shortly after noon that “we were unable to agree” on a compromise, leading to the prospect of a number of amendments being offered. The Senate was to begin up to 10 hours of debate on the aid plan later today, with a vote likely late tonight or Thursday.
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