More than 700,000 workers suffered crippling strain or sprain injuries caused by ergonomic hazards in 1994. Would continue public support for developing safe and clean energy sources. Even with the restoration of these funds that had been cut by the Appropriations Committee, funding for renewable technologies like solar and wind power remained below 1996 levels. Like PAC money, large individual contributions are a key source of interested money from business executives, professionals and other wealthy interests. Summary contribution data for large individual donors was not available through June 30, 1996.
Provision violates free speech rights of dozens of public interest organizations.
Under the bill, the tax would be reinstated Jan. 1, 1997. Amounts include contributions to campaigns of Representatives running for the Senate.