Voters bring the bacon home

Pres. Clinton was re-elected, the Republican Party retained its control over Congress and state and local bond initiatives were endorsed as a result of the 1996 federal elections. The number of people who voted had declined, but participating voters approved almost two-thirds of 190 public works programs. Observers believe that voters were contented with Washington's performance as reflected by the election results. Conflict on election spending is expected to continue.