President Clinton raises funds at Florida donor retreat
In Amelia Island, Florida, President Clinton and Vice President Gore hosted a donor retreat where 50 contributors paid $50,000 each plus expenses for two souvenir golf shirts a private movie and policy talks. The event aimed to raise funds to reduce a $15 million DNC debt and bolster 1998 efforts. NBC coverage and press presence drew mixed reactions from attendees.
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Clinton Admits He Can't Sell Free Trade Idea
President Clinton told Democratic donors in Amelia Island Florida that he has completely failed to convince a substantial majority of Americans of the importance of trade to economic development. He noted the House will vote on granting authority to negotiate trade deals abroad without congressional rewrites, a power previous presidents have enjoyed.
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Iraq vows to resist US-Iraq confrontation
Iraq rejects the UN weapons inspector’s neutrality and says it will not back down from its challenge to the United States. Vice President Ramadan says Butler cannot order Iraq and accuses him of taking sides. The dispute follows Iraq’s expulsion of 10 American inspectors and Butler’s order to resume work in Baghdad.
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Richard Butler
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Perjury charges in campaign probe loom
A Senate committee member predicts the panel will push perjury charges against several Democratic witnesses in a probe of fundraising abuses. Names floated include Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, Harold Ickes, and Donald Fowler, with Sen. Bob Smith saying closing report may press perjury charges. The committee suspended hearings last week and will not continue beyond year’s end.
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Harold Ickes
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Bob Smith
R-N.h
Senate Government Affairs Committee
Fred Thompson
R-Tenn
Local Newspaper Contact and Editorial Extensions
Information page lists office hours and phone numbers for subscriptions and editorial staff. It provides general switchboard numbers and specific extensions for Local news Features and Sports. It also notes the publisher's contact and email format for editorials and scapes.
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