Iraq attack threat could end Clinton political life
An Iraqi newspaper charged Congress may push President Clinton to strike Iraq to divert attention from sex scandals. The piece argues the move would mark the end of Clinton's ethical and political life as U.S. envoys seek international support for possible military action against Iraqi weapons sites.
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Upstate Cloudy Thursday With Mild 70s In Aiken
Forecast calls for sun returning with increasing clouds in the upstate and a slightly cooler day overall. Aiken may reach near 70 while CSRA highs climb and night temperatures dip into the 30s. Extended outlook shows a cool weekend with sunny days and chilly nights in the CSRA.
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Revelations in Clinton Lewinsky sex scandal unfold
Federal grand jury questions Monica Lewinsky as prosecutors weigh immunity. Hillary Clinton alleges a vast right wing conspiracy while Starr faces criticism over the Whitewater probe. Kenneth Starr notes Vernon Jordan helped arrange Lewinsky’s job at a firm once tied to Hubbell.
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IRS overhaul plan aims to reorganize the agency
IRS Commissioner Charles O. Rossetti plans a major modernization to create four service organizations for individuals, small business and self employeds, large corporations, and pension plans nonprofit groups and governments. Clinton backs reforms amid Senate review and Gore reinvention report pending.
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Arlington burials not linked to political contributions
GAO report finds no evidence that large campaign donors received waivers for Arlington National Cemetery burials. Motivations for waivers cited by officials include helping constituents or recognizing merit, not influence or gifts. The findings were presented at a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing.
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Arson destroys Pike Run Church in Pennsylvania
In Somerset County a 74 year old man’s church, Pike Run Church of the Brethren, burned down in minutes amid arson suspicions. It is the third rural church fire in southwestern Pennsylvania in a week, prompting state police and ATF to investigate for possible connections. The blaze caused about 150000 dollars in damage.
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