...His efforts left even Republican legislators annoyed. "We need to see the fine print, but so far we're pleased with the level of the bill and the progress Congress has made," said White House budget office spokeswoman Amy Call.

...public housing and national service programs. The House approved the overall bill by 256-169. But White House budget office spokeswoman Linda Ricci cast doubt on its fate. ''The gun language is just one more problem on what is already a very...