He wrapped the legislation into a larger housing bill, and it has now passed the House.

However, a veto is considered likely over the $38.3 billion housing bill the Senate approved this week.

Senators criticized the housing bill because it would start new programs.

The Government's response is noted on page 29 of the housing bill's accompanying report.

The continuing resolution is not connected to the housing bill.

The campus system will add $120 to every resident's annual housing bill, the university said.

"This doesn't mean the housing bill is dead," he said.

The proposal, part of a housing bill, passed the House last year and is now being considered by the Senate.

B8 A $15.8 billion housing bill was approved in the House by a vote of 285 to 120.

He estimated that the housing bill at best would provide assistance for 75,000 to 80,000 additional families.