1.   Mr Clinton has signed appropriations bills funding seven cabinet agencies.

2.   President Bush has indicated he would sign the bill.

3.   Republicans agreed to compromises that got the bill signed into law.

4.   The black-out protest is expected to pick up steam after the president signs the bill.

5.   The center said the loan had a favorable interest rate and came two weeks after President Clinton signed a bill NationsBank supported.

6.   The president signed a bill that will help more families move from welfare to work.

7.   When he signed the bill, Clinton said he would fight this year to restore benefits for legal immigrants.

8.   Wilson signed a bill easing the earthquake coverage requirements.