Several lawmakers said the administration's plan did not go far enough.

But several Democratic lawmakers said they would still press for more money.

But lawmakers here said the city and the state should get about $200 million.

In the end, lawmakers said, the race turned on the potential for a new start.

Lawmakers, though, said they had made no plans to take up the issue.

Some lawmakers said that point was not lost on them.

Those changes would free up about $200 million this year, lawmakers say.

Still, some lawmakers said Congress reached a new low today.

After three years, lawmakers say, no new state money will be required.

Lawmakers say action is much more likely this year than last.