Editorial Jones case dismissed for late filing
The ruling by Judge Susan Webber Wright ends Paula Jones harassment suit against President Bill Clinton, citing weak evidence and late filing. The piece criticizes delays and suggests immediate action, noting potential political fallout and hypothetical consequences for Arkansas leadership and national discourse.
Clinton acquittal in Paula Jones case cited as legal victory
The Jones suit against President Clinton is dismissed by Judge Susan Webber Wright for failing to prove a hostile work environment. The ruling centers on the lack of evidence of coercive or quid pro quo harassment, while noting boorish behavior but not actionable misconduct. The decision leaves broader political fallout and Starrs Whitewater inquiries unresolved.
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Paula Jones
Bill Clinton
Ms. Jones
Gox
Arkansas
Monica Lewinsky
Kathleen
Willey
Clinton
Jones
US District Court
Whitewater
Kenneth Starr
Starr
Cable industry out of control and rising prices
Washington analysis shows cable monopolies limit competition and drive bills higher. Merrill Lynch notes monopoly franchises. Consumers Union cites law promised competition yet failed. Satellite lacks true price relief. FCC criticized for lax policing while networks tied to operators inflate costs. Gene Kimmelman of Consumers Union argues for aggressive rate caps and competition to protect consumers.
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Washington
Wall Street
Merrill Lynch
Consumers Union
Bruce Leichtman
Ming
John McPherson
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Congress
Cable Industry Opposes Regulation and Defends Investment
Decker Anstrom, president of the National Cable Television Association, argues against government micromanagement of cable television. He defends competition gains since 1996, notes rising prices reflect investment in digital TV, high speed data, and educational programs, and warns price regulation could endanger $6 billion annual capital spending and new services.
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Cable
Decker Anstrom
National Cable Television Association
America
Remembering John Suich
Obituary tribute to Dr. John Suich who died March 27. The piece recalls his MIT background, leadership in computational safety analysis at SRP, and partnership with Jess Crouch and Hank Honeck in building a pioneering reactor physics computer system. It honors the trio’s impact on DOE safety work and the site’s operations.
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Arthur Miller
John Suich
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Savannah River
MIT
Jess Crouch
Atomic Energy Division
du Pont
Jess
Hank Honeck
DOE
SRP
SRS
Hank
Aiken
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