Reagan faces fresh probes over Iran arms deal
President Reagan, amid a deep crisis, confronts congressional critics and Contra leaders disputing White House claims that profits from secret arms sales to Iran funded the Contras war in Nicaragua. He departs for a five day Thanksgiving holiday at his California ranch as Meese and North face firings and ongoing inquiries.
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North ran secret Iran Contras arms network in two year gap
Col Oliver North, fired over diverting funds from Iranian arms sales to the Contras, allegedly oversaw a covert network aiding the rebels during a two year ban on U S aid. Reagan officials said North acted with discretion but under orders, as Meese reported to the president.
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Gramm urges Reagan to pick Tower for national security adviser
Senator Gramm backs former Senator John Tower of Texas to replace John Poindexter after his resignation over the Iran arms deal diversions to the Contras. Tower, 61, longtime congressman and former Armed Services chair, would bring foreign affairs experience and credibility to the White House NSC.
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