Indonesia's Suharto Resigns Amid Turmoil and Quiet Departure
The Providence Journal-Bulletin notes Suharto's resignation after a 32 year rule marked by economic collapse and kleptocracy. Habibie sworn in as successor, but unrest may continue. The paper urges U.S. support with careful stance to avoid bias while Indonesia seeks stabilization.
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B.J. Habibie
Indonesia
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China
Friends of
Washington
Providence
Journal-Bulletin
What did the president know and when did he know it
The piece argues the Clinton presidency faces renewed ethical questions after revelations that fund raiser Johnny Chung funneled contributions from a PLA officer into Clinton's 1996 re election. It urges mainstream Democrats to demand accountability and question the president's level of knowledge and timing.
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Clinton
Johnny Chung
People's Liberation Army
Congress
U S must pursue an emergency global missile defense
Richard D. Fisher urges President Clinton to back rapid development and early deployment of a global missile defense system. He warns that the United States remains vulnerable to nuclear attack amid India Pakistan tensions and rising proliferation. He criticizes ABM limits and calls for space based lasers and interceptors, referencing Reagan era proposals and current funding gaps.
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Pakistan
United States
Clinton
America
China
Beijing
Asia
Congress
Iran
Iraq
Libya
North Korea
Kashmir
Dent Reagan
Senate
House
National Security Committee
Soviet Union
China inquiry as Gingrich shifts to national security
The piece argues Republicans use a national security frame to question a possible 1996 campaign finance link to China, led by Gingrich and Cox with Shelby and Thompson in play, while the White House disputes ties and congressional credibility remains in doubt.
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Clinton
China
White House
Gingrich
Dan Burton
Christopher Cox
California
Senate
Trent Lott
Sen
Richard Shelby
Alabama
Intelligence Committee
Fred Thompson
Tennessee
Thompson
Johnny Chung
Justice Department
Democratic National Committee
House Republicans
Beijing
Tiananmeng Square
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Letters Attack NEA Funding and Carl Langley Critique
A reader-letter targets the NEA for funding alleged to promote pornography and obscenity, citing specific grant figures and condemning lawmakers. It also rails at columnist Carl Langley for cronyism and petty official worship, urging reform and restraint.
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National Endowment For the Arts
John Ashcroft
Senate
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Carl Langley
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Wal Mart
Elvis
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Jules Witcover
Tribune Media Services
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