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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1986

Page

16

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.

Washington Reagan White House Iran Nicaragua California Senate Edwin Meese Switzerland Adolfo Calera Niccaraguan Democratic Force Meese North Congress U.S NSC Larry Spedkes John Tower Texas George Shultz Tudy Tran Israel House Jim Wright D-Texas CIA Pentagon Wright

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.

United States Meese Reagan John Poindexter NSC North Washington Oliver North U.S Congress CIA Nicaragua Edwin Meese House Jim Wright D-lexas

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.

Washington Phil Gramm Reagan John Tower Texas John Poindexter Congressional Poindexter White House Iran Tower Dallas Gramm Poindex National Security Council

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