Clinton criticizes Bush pardons amid Iran Contra fallout
In Little Rock Arkansas President Clinton expresses concern over President Bush granting pardons to Weinberger and Abrams. Clinton notes the need to learn more and warns that government workers must face accountability for truth under oath. Walsh calls Bush action a signal that lying to Congress is treated lightly.
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Grassley objects to Bush pardons amid IranContra fallout
Senate aide Grassley of Iowa said pardons should await judicial process when possible and favored trial for Caspar Weinberger before any pardon. He noted Weinberger notes raised questions despite Weinberger's denials, linking to the Iran Contra affair that shadowed Bush and Reagan.
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Clinton names diverse cabinet picks for new administration
The president elect announced a diverse cabinet lineup including Baird a former Justice official and Aetna general counsel and Elders his surgeon general pick. He aims for a teamwork oriented cabinet across 14 departments and notes the group comes from state capitals to boardrooms.
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