Clinton Presses Congress for Action on Child Care

By David J. Hoff

Washington

President Clinton warned last week that his plan for child-care tax credits could die a slow death if Congress doesn't turn to it soon.

With the congressional session shortened because of the upcoming fall campaign season, members will have little time to address his proposal to give child-care tax credits to families with incomes below $35,000 and direct grants to low-income families, Mr. Clinton said in a March 10 speech in Bridgeport, Conn.

"There's still time for committee meetings, for staff to do their work, for all that kind of stuff to happen," he said....