Senate fails to end debate on civil lawsuit reform
Senate Republicans fail to invoke cloture on a broad civil legal reform bill as President Clinton threatens a veto over punitive damage limits. The vote was 53-46 to end debate, 52-47 on a second motion, short of the 60 needed. McConnell signaled ongoing negotiations to secure 60 votes while opponents warn of broader access limits.
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Whitewater targets Clinton aide Lindsey named target in probe
Bruce Lindsey a White House lawyer and top Clinton adviser was told by Whitewater prosecutors he is a target of the inquiry. The notification came late this winter as prosecutors push to action before the statute of limitations expires at month end. Lindsey treasurer for the 1990 gubernatorial campaign has been accused of facilitating concealment of bank withdrawals.
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President Clinton will give Boris Yeltsin highly sensitive U S intelligence to persuade Russia to block Iran’s nuclear deal. Secretary of State Warren Christopher says the other major powers will withhold aid to Iran’s nuclear program. Clinton’s Moscow visit follows a broad U S embargo on Tehran.
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