Burton to Seek Contempt Citations Over Subpoenas
Congressional investigator Rep. Dan Burton said he will seek contempt citations against former Clinton aides Webster Hubbell and John Huang if they do not produce subpoenaed records. The House panel would need a vote to move the matter to courts. Both cite Fifth Amendment concerns. Hubbell has refused to hand over documents, Huang partially complied and seeks immunity in exchange for broader disclosures.
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Dan Burton
R-Ind
House
Webster Hubbell
John Huang
Commerce Department
Hubbell
Huang
House Government Reform and Oversight Committee
Fans line up for Empire Strikes Back Special Edition
Los Angeles AP reports fans who queued weeks earlier for Star Wars re release did so again for The Empire Strikes Back Special Edition. Crowds at Manns Chinese Theatre and other venues joined enthusiasts praising the revamped version with new Wampa scene extended Vader footage and computer graphics. The 20th anniversary Star Wars edition helped push the domestic box office past 421 million.
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Los Angeles
Empire
Mann’s
Chinese Theatre
Andrew Aranada
Westwood
Mann Village Theater
Audra Aki
San Francisco
Coronet Theater
Darth Vader
Brien McCarty
Columbus
Ohio
Hollings proposal seeks tougher violence ratings for TV
Sen. Hollings of South Carolina introduces a bill to require more detailed violence information on TV programs. The measure targets the current age based system and proposes a rating describing violence type and intensity, with FCC review and possible independent advisory board.
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Capitol Hill
Ernest Hollings
D-S.c
ABC
CBS
NBC
Fox
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Hollings
Associated Press
HBO
U of I Dean Reflects on Kuwait Experiences and U N Claims
The former University of Iowa dean recalls Christmas cards from Kuwaitis despite religious differences and describes guiding a Kuwaiti student to Iowa. He notes cultural taboos, eye contact with women, and three million Kuwaitis filing about 3.6 billion dollars in claims against Iraq, with UN review ongoing. He hopes to return to Kuwait, calling the experience a career highlight.
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Kuwait
Vaughan
U.S
University of Iowa
State Department
Annexation Dispute Between Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha Volumes
Cedar Rapids officials face allegations of bad faith over voluntary annexation petitions for land near Hiawatha. Petitions were reportedly filed and withheld timing at Cedar Rapids clerk’s office, with disputes over where filings should occur and how they were presented at a November council meeting. Board members weigh definitions of bad faith and potential impacts on city relations.
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Craig
Cedar Rapids
Clancey
Hiawatha
Dick Ransom
Steve McCann
State City Development Board
McCann
Parsons Technology
Fisher Group
City Briefs Community notices and ads roundup
Local items include Flanagan's chicken fried steak dinner with real mashed potatoes at $3.95 and delivery at 1111 Ellis Blvd. Hawkeye Downs bingo tonight at 6 30 with $5 admission. Covington Church hosts Chicken Noodle Soup and Chili Supper Saturday February 22 from 3 to 8 pm. Bill's Drinking Establishment in Marion features Dixieland music Saturday evening. Dental Associates of Cedar Rapids advertises Dr Bruce Fenchel at 1055 Third Ave SE 319 363 0267. AmPm buses daily to Meskwaki and Kings and Queens Coaches run nightly to Tama. Mercantile Bank Mesa Club goes to a March 1 Follies matinee. tickets 18 50. Moose Lodge offers a complete fish dinner 6. Knights of Columbus hosts no steak fry tonight. Gazette Classified offers Super Saver ads with a free Our Family orange juice coupon from SunMart. call 1 800 397 8234.
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Alex
Virginia
Gazette
SunMart
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