Condit Critique Clouds Path From California To Congress
California Democrat Rep Gary Condit drew sharp criticism for evasive remarks in a televised interview about his relationship with Chandra Levy. House leaders weighed possible action, while supporters urged patience as districts redraw to shift Condit's seat northward toward Stockton.
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Condit Chung interview tops summer TV viewership
ABC interview with Gary Condit by Connie Chung drew an estimated 23.7 million viewers, a summer record though not by much. Chung pressed for specifics on his relationship with missing intern Chandra, while the program matched expectations with a 17.2 rating and 29 share.
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Anti-Condits Reac tion Triggers Political Fallout
A wave of reaction to Condit began Thursday after constituents received his letter explaining his relationship with Levy. The controversy spread to his interviews with ABC Sacramento TV station and People magazine, broadening the political fallout.
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Hollywood red scare transcripts reveal HUAC witness details
Newly released National Archives records show HUAC transcripts from the late 1940s alleging Communist influence in Hollywood through unions and script content. Witnesses including Adolphe Menjou and Jack Moffitt described Soviet aims to insert propaganda, while critics called the hearings a circus and warned of blacklist fallout.
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Bush defends restrained spending as Democrats must act
President Bush blamed the slumping economy for a shrinking budget surplus and said Congress must curb spending. He suggested using Social Security reserves only in a recession or war, and warned lawmakers not to go hog wild. He noted the economy may slow and that surplus projections allow little margin without dipping into Social Security funds.
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