Conrad Wins Rare North Dakota Senate Special Election
Senator Kent Conrad won a special election to replace Quentin Burdick, taking about 63 percent of early votes to Republican Jack Dalrymple's 34 percent with Darold Larson at 3 percent. The term covers two years remaining in Burdick's seat.
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Senate POW-MIA hearings end with divided conclusions
After a year of testimony the Senate POW-MIA panel found only partial answers on Vietnam war missing Americans. experts note private archives in Vietnam hinder full disclosure while officials say the chance of living captives is very low. The 2,226 missing remain cited by relatives and activists.
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Alaska halts plan to kill wolves over public outcry
Alaska paused its plan to shoot 300 to 400 wolves amid public outrage and threats of a tourism boycott. Gov. Wally Hickel announced a three day wolf summit and a temporary halt on predator control while inviting conservationists to participate. critics warn the pause may be a delay tactic and push for continued wolf protection. Wayne Pacelle of the Fund For Animals vows ongoing opposition and a possible international boycott.
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Campaign volunteer says Packwood asked for information about accuser
A former campaign volunteer recalled Sen. Packwood calling Nov. 9 to seek data on Mary Heffernan, accuser in a sexual harassment case. Mabsie Walters said the inquiry targeted Heffernan, founder of the Oregon chapter of a rights group, with others detailing alleged advances during his long Senate career.
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Clinton selects Bentsen for treasury secretary post
President elect Bill Clinton has chosen Senate Finance Committee Chairman Lloyd Bentsen as treasury secretary with New York banker Roger Altman as deputy. While sources say Bentsen knows he is Clinton's first choice, no formal offer has been made. Clinton weighs other economic team options including Robert Rubin or Robert Reich and a new Economic Security Council to coordinate policy from the White House.
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Quinlan Resigns as Federal Prisons Director
Federal prisons director J Michael Quinlan resigns citing health problems after being investigated in a politically sensitive case involving Vice President Dan Quayle. Barr received Quinlan's resignation letter stating health issues as the reason.
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Boys shave heads to support leukemia patient
In Yorkville Illinois 16 seventh and eighth graders at Cross Lutheran School shaved their heads to support classmate Mark Lowry 13 who is undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia The group led by Travis Busch got approval from Principal Sue Lopez and allowed hats in class for warmth
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