But those revisions and a handful of others were later rejected by House negotiators.
The House negotiators, who met this afternoon, said they were close to a compromise that could be offered to the Senate.
House negotiators continued to meet on the proposal after the Senate had quit for the night.
The House negotiators said they knew members really wanted their free mailings, and they ignored the advice.
But House negotiators insisted on prohibiting any planning at all.
For that reason, House negotiators are not expected to insist on blocking exploration.
House negotiators have the public's security on their side and must stand fast.
House negotiators have thus far been unwilling to accept this plan.
House negotiators, pressured by the freshmen, held firm on keeping the language in the bill.
A16 An amendment to a clean air bill was agreed upon by House negotiators.