Lincoln Document Sells for Record 1.54 Million at Sotheby's
A 135 year old Lincoln manuscript containing the house divided speech sold for 1.54 million dollars, a new record for an American manuscript. Sotheby's spokesman confirmed the buyer was Seth Kaller representing private clients, with a 10 percent premium included.
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House Bank probe focuses on a very few members
DOJ special counsel says evidence of criminal misconduct exists among a very small number of lawmakers tied to the House Bank overdraft scandal. Wilkey report notes few incumbents still face investigations, most cases among former members, with no names released publicly.
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Disabled veterans leader picked to head VA
President elect Clinton has chosen Jesse Brown, head of the Disabled American Veterans, to lead the Veterans Affairs Department. Brown, 48, is a Vietnam veteran who campaigned for better health benefits. Richard Riley was asked to consider education secretary and Mike Espy was a front runner for agriculture secretary.
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Reagan to receive highest civilian honor in January
President Bush will award Ronald Reagan the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a Jan 13 East Room ceremony. Reagan becomes the 301st recipient, following posthumous honors for John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson.
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