On Tue, 11 Nov 1997 [log in to unmask] wrote: > Am I the only one wo is confused? Is the Udall bill which was passed an > authorization bill, or an appropriations bill? Hi Dave & Lyn! Today, I plan on checking this out myself. A good resource web page to go to in cases like this would be at: http://www.vote-smart.org/ They also have a toll free number you can call with questions: 1-800-622-SMART There is also a reporter's resource at 1-541-737-4000. I highly recommend Project Vote Smart as a resource for the political process. Their information database is not to be outdone. It is non-partisan and user friendly. I should know because I use to be a volunteer and later, worked as a member of their support staff Klara N.