But the Democrats said they would be willing to discuss an aid plan that was similar to their defeated package.
That is far higher than any presently envisaged Western aid plans.
But officials said that the aid plans have not been completed.
Indeed, even though the aid plan is only in a preliminary discussion stage, it has generated a sharp debate within the Administration.
The Bush administration is expected to offer its own aid plan in a budget proposal next month.
The outline of the aid plan, which covers the next 18 months, became known late Wednesday night.
And will the Commission be taking measures so that the aid plan can lead to full eradication?
City officials said yesterday that they would now endorse the aid plan.
This advice is given without charge and the lawyer can explain the legal aid plan to you.
Our intention is to have a mutual aid plan and other network reliability measures ready to put into effect by next October.