Lawmaker and public react to Clinton Lewinsky affair
A spectrum of views emerged from lawmakers and residents after President Clinton admitted a relationship with Monica Lewinsky. U S Rep Nick Rahall and Sen John Warner issued statements as Virginia Gov Jim Gilmore commented while others were unavailable. A survey of 27 people shows varied party support and future voting intent.
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John Warner
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Jim Gilmore
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McDowell County flood-proofing plan eyed by officials
A multi million flood proofing project for McDowell County could add flood walls and possibly new schools including Saeger Ber wind War Bartley Saeger and Panther Elementary. The U S Army Corps plan covers about 900 structures and hinges on federal funding with completion on a volunteer basis. If funded by October the plan aims to elevate or relocate buildings outside the flood plain.
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J. Kenneth Roberts
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Clinton grand jury summons Lewinsky over testimony
Prosecutors call Monica Lewinsky back to the grand jury to answer parts of President Clinton's testimony about an inappropriate relationship. Hillary says she believes in the marriage as the crisis continues. lawmakers debate resignation while Democrats express disappointment. Dick Morris recounts conversations after the Lewinsky allegations.
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Clinton polls show varied ends to Starr probe after address
After President Clinton spoke, ABC News poll finds 69 percent expect the investigation to end, 65 percent in CNN USA Today Gallup, 63 percent in CBS New York Times. Job approval remains above 60 percent. Rahall is the lone WV Democrat to issue a brief statement Tuesday. Clinton departs for a Martha’s Vineyard vacation with family and dog Buddy before his 52nd birthday. Chelsea Clinton walks with parents as helicopter boards.
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Mercer County Development Authority eyes $6 million park
Mercer County Development Authority President R W Buz Wilkinson outlined plans for a $6 million industrial park near I-77 in Gardner. The authority holds options on 220 acres of Burton land and 330 acres of Scott land valued at $1.356 million and $1.4 million respectively, with total development costs near $3 million. Coburn noted seven consulting firms had applied for Gardner project work, a number recently reduced as bids were evaluated.
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Margaret Burton
John Scott
Gardner
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Joe Coburn
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Clinton prompts Miss Teen USA pageant cancellation
Teenagers and parents criticized President Clinton as CBS canceled live coverage of the Miss Teen USA pageant in Shreveport Louisiana. The network aired a taped version on Tuesday after the address to the nation. Vanessa Minnillo of Charleston South Carolina won the title.
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