Congress Renames Washington National Airport for Reagan
Congress votes to rename Washington National Airport Ronald Reagan National Airport on Reagan's 87th birthday eve. President Clinton plans to sign the bill, saying honoring Ronald Reagan is the issue, while Republicans push for the gesture amid their control of Congress.
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Storm Rips Southeast as Power Failures Rage Nationwide
A severe storm system sweeps from the Southeast to the Northeast bringing 75 mph winds, heavy rain, and snow over the Appalachians. Nationwide power outages strand thousands and trigger flood and travel disruptions. Heavy weather threatens the East Coast with more snow and rain today.
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Clinton backed by Blair on Iraq amid Arab warnings
President Clinton draws broad support from Tony Blair and Congress for Iraq policies while Arab leaders send mixed signals. Blair says Britain will educate the public on Iraqs arsenal as a possible action window tightens to late February. Defense officials hint at new U S forces, including a Marine Expeditionary Unit, being deployed soon.
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Blair pays visit as Clinton host amid Iraq policy show of unity
President Clinton welcomes British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Washington as Blair supports a combined diplomatic push on Iraq while signaling readiness to act with the US if needed. Blair seeks world backing and a firm US ally stance during his first Washington visit.
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Starr signals hard line in Lewinsky affair probe
Kenneth Starr pursues a hard line in the Whitewater inquiry as prosecutors push witnesses before a grand jury. The White House weighs executive privilege against releasing information tied to Monica Lewinsky and aides amid rapid questioning.
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Justice Dept challenges judge over Lost Trust dismissals
The Justice Department seeks reversal of US District Judge Falcon Hawkins 1997 ruling that dismissed misconduct charges against five ex lawmakers in the Operation Lost Trust sting. Three defendants would face new trials with prosecutors arguing errors were not severe enough to infringe rights. Attorney Elizabeth Collery argues the district court improperly supervised ongoing investigations.
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South Carolina Court Hears Beasley Veto Powers Dispute
In Columbia the Supreme Court weighs Gov David Beasleys veto authority amid Senate claims he trimmed parts of the state budget and removed fees. The case centers on budget edits and the legality of Beasleys actions without full legislative approval. The hearing drew about a dozen senators as justices consider the scope of executive veto power.
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