Myerson Involved in Bribe Scheme Ties City Officials to Court
Indictment accuses Myerson, a former Miss America and city official, of conspiring with Judge Gabel and Capasso in a scheme that defrauded the city in hiring Gabel’s daughter and reduced Capasso’s support payments. The case cites lavish dinners, a “secret understanding,” and a 1983 hiring as part of the alleged pattern. Capasso pleaded guilty to evading taxes linked to $1.5 million in 1981 and 1982. he received a four year prison term and a $500,000 fine.
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Sukhreet Gabel
Capasso
Edward Koch
Myerson
Tria
John Lindsay
Koch
Senators rally as Bork faces tough vote on confirmation
Sen Bob Dole said the pep session had a salutary effect and that Bork must think twice about his decision. Nineteen senators cheered Dont quit while White House aides stressed Bork showed no withdrawal signs. Gramm said he would discuss with family before deciding. Hatfield shifted to support confirming Bork, bringing committed votes to 33 with nine leaning in.
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R-Kan
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Bork
Fitzwater
Senate Judiciary Committee
Phil Gramm
Texas
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Capitol
Reagan
John Breaux
Louisiana
Lawton Chiles
Bob Graham
Florida
Wyche Fowler
Georgia
Albert Gore
Jim Sasser
Tennessee
Richard Shelby
Alabama
Kent Conrad
North Dakota
Alan Dixon
Illinois
J. James Exon
Nebraska
Mark Hatfield
R-Ove
AIDS panel faces criticism over lack of medical expertise
Mayberry and Mayo Clinic officials resist public comment on resignations fueling internal power struggles within the AIDS commission. President Reagan met with Watkins who pledged full leadership for a comprehensive review, while Walsh and other members deny widespread administration feuds and note continued communication gaps.
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Mayberry
Mayo Clinic
Michael O’hara
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Reagan
Watkins
Tax dispute over $9 million one time revenue in tax plan
A state panel projects $15.9 million higher revenues and a $9 million one time federal windfall. Governors push to use the funds to lower income tax rates while Democrats and GOP leaders clash over treating the one time money and proceeding with a special session to finalize tax reform.
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del Stromer
R-Garner
Hutchins
Dickering
Senate
Cal Hultman
Red Oak
Reagan vows aid for contras amid tough congressional odds
White House officials acknowledge renewed US aid to the contras faces hard odds in Congress. Reagan promises to work for aid while outlining a peace plan and democratic steps, including a cease fire, elections, and removal of Sandinista controls. Democratic leaders insist aid will not pass without clear support for the Guatemala peace accord.
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Congress
Reagan
Guatemala
Wright
Frank Carlucci
Nicaragua
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