Bolton bid for U.N. limps into Senate

Friday, May 13, 2005

WASHINGTON -- John R. Bolton, President Bush's sharp-elbowed nominee to become U.N. ambassador, survived a cliffhanger Senate committee vote Thursday after renewed criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, leaving the final confirmation decision to the full Senate.

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