Editorial on Herman case highlights flaw in independent counsel law
The Chicago Tribune editorial argues that Attorney General Reno chose a special prosecutor due to a flawed Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act rather than Herman's guilt. It notes six months of inquiry found no direct evidence, but credible leads justify further probe. The piece questions reliance on the act and calls for accountability if wrongdoing is proven.
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Alexis Herman
Janet Reno
Herman
Independent Counsel
Justice Department
Reno
Laurent Yene
White House
Vanessa Weaver
Weaver
Yene
Justice
Clinton
Chicago Tribune
Privilege Claim Fails in Lewinsky Case
The piece argues executive privilege for President Clinton is unproven and unnecessary in the Monica Lewinsky investigation. It questions how denying privilege harms the nation, noting the main issues are perjury and possible improper conduct, not national security. Seattle Post-Intelligence
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Clinton
United States
Monica Lewinsky
Kenneth Starr
White House
Lewinsky
At Risk: U S Students lag in global studies and English
U S students show gains since 1983 yet lag in TIMSS results. Few pursue advanced science or math, with only 5 percent taking and passing seniors courses, while England France and Germany post higher rates. The piece calls education a national priority and cites disparities affecting non English speakers and low income students. Christopher T. Cross chairs the Council for Basic Education.
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Washington
United States
U.S
TIMSS
England
France
Germany
Central
South America
Asia
Africa
Education better. Nation at Risk missive from Dr Paul D Houston
Arlington VA commentary argues the Nation at Risk report misread risks in 1983 and warns the real danger is current declines in student outcomes. It critiques workforce shifts, rising dropout rates, SAT averages, and calls for equity, joy, and high standards in schools. Dr Paul D Houston, head of the AA S A since 1994, is profiled.
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Arlington
Paul D. Houston
American Association of School Administrators
Houston
Burton’s partisan clash over impeachment probes and immunity
Washington attentive to the Burton Waxman clash as Republicans pursue immunity for four witnesses in the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee while Democrats demand Burton’s replacement. The piece argues the probe is loud theater with limited credibility and notes Clinton era excesses and edited tapes feeding controversy.
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Dan Burton
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Congress
Burton
Indiana
Clinton
Lincoln
White House
Henry Waxman
California
Waxman
Webster Hubbell
Clinton Justice Department
Hubbell
Whitewater
Bill Clinton
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