Tucker Charged In Whitewater Related Conspiracy
Former Arkansas official Jim Guy Tucker faces charges including conspiracy to defraud the IRS linked to 1987 dealings with Capital Management Services. The indictment, announced by independent counsel Kenneth Starr, ties Tucker to Whitewater partners Susan and Jim McDougal as Starr widens probes beyond Clinton allies.
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Haley
Tucker
Capital Management Services
Kenneth Starr
Clinton
Savings and
Madison Guaranty
Whitewater
Starr
Arkansas
Capital Management
David Hale
Susan McDougal
Jim McDougal
McDougals
Clintons
Washington
Mark Fabiani
White House
Jim Guy Tucker
Clinton vows balanced budget path amid veto clash
President Clinton defends moving toward a balanced budget while criticizing Republican cuts to social programs and pork projects. He pledges a new bill to restore disaster aid and reverse some vetoed spending. Senate leader Dole touts $9 billion net savings from offsetting expenditures.
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Newt Gingrich
Republican Party
Haley Barbour
Clinton
Congress
Oklahoma City
Senate
Bob Dole
Harmony Acres Pool Reopens Under Volunteer Drive
In 1994 volunteers led by Terry Kirk and Mike Matthews secured a lease option with the town to reopen Harmony Acres Pool, finishing a merger of public funds with private gifts and labor. The pool opened for Memorial Day weekend with new decks, steps, and diving boards, aiming to break even with $2 admission and special evening rentals at $75 plus lifeguard costs. Patrons from Bluefield, Bristol, and surrounding areas praised the facility as seasonal crowds gathered as sun returned.
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A-1
Terry Kirk
Mike Matthews
Mike Ruble
Council
Oaka Williams
Sizemore
Gail Williams
Crystal Johnson
Bluefield
Alexis Walk
Bristol
Johnson
Harmony Acres
Tazewell County
Byrd and Babbitt discuss Corridor H advisory role
At a hearing of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, ranking member Byrd questioned the Interior Department on Corridor H. Babbitt said department comments are advisory with no binding effect and pledged ongoing cooperation with West Virginia officials to identify environmental mitigation options including acid mine drainage concerns. He praised WV Division of Highways for responsiveness and clarified the department’s review role in the process.
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Babbitt
Interior Appropriations Subcommittee
Byrd
Interior Department
Bryd
West Virginia Division of Highways
Babbett
Pro Prison Proposal Sparks Debate in Pocahontas Area
David Woodard supports a regional prison plan arguing it won t harm the town and may create jobs. The Tazewell County Economic Development Commission and Industrial Development Authority voted in favor and CPP contends school enrollment could fall if residents move out. Shrader notes CPP cites a report showing no enrollment increase or new businesses near the prison.
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David Woodard
Department of Corrections
Buchanan County
CPP
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