YELTSIN, CHERNOMYRDIN DIFFER ON BUDGET.

On Friday, Russian president Boris Yeltsin urged the government to revise forecasts contained in a 1996 draft budget. The same day, Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin called on deputies in the lower chamber of parliament, the State Duma, to pass the 1996 budget this year in order to keep reforms on track. Earlier last week Yeltsin, perhaps positioning himself for presidential elections next June, criticized Chernomyrdin for shortcomings in budget-related matters.

Yeltsin Worried About Criminal Candidates.