January 15,1999

Finance Subcommittee Chairmen Named

Full Committee Expected to Approve at Organizational Meeting

WASHINGTON -- Senate Finance Committee Chairman William V. Roth, Jr. today announced that he has chosen the following members to chair Finance subcommittees during the 106th Congress. Roth's decision is subject to the approval of the full committee at the organizational meeting.

Subcommittee Chairman

Health Care..................................................Senator John Chafee

International Trade........................................Senator Chuck Grassley

Social Security and Family Policy..................Senator Don Nickles

Taxation and IRS Oversight..........................Senator Orrin Hatch

Long-Term Growth and Debt Reduction.......Senator Frank Murkowski