Morris to respond to Clinton FBI files claim today
Washington A House committee chairman said Dick Morris will answer questions by 5 p.m. about his reported statement that Hillary Clinton led the review of hundreds of confidential FBI files on former Republican officials. The panel seeks sworn confirmation of the reports.
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Clinton urges full anti drug funding to curb narcotics
President Clinton urged quick House action to fund his anti drug priorities, saying current appropriations fall $640 million short of his $15.3 billion 1997 request. He pressed Newt Gingrich to protect the Safe and Drug Free Schools program and warned cuts undermine school prevention efforts.
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Tobacco lobby spends millions to block anti smoking efforts
The tobacco industry spent over 15 million dollars in early 1996 to resist federal moves on teen smoking taxes advertising and curbs. Philip Morris led with 11.3 million, the largest midyear lobbying expenditure among about 12 000 filers.
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Analysts warn gas prices may rise amid Middle East tensions
LOS ANGELES analyst Trilby Lundberg warned that gasoline prices could climb if supply remains uncertain. Prices had fallen about a penny a gallon over the last two weeks as crude oil rose due to heightened Iraq tensions.
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Veterans in Tillikum question Dole wartime hero status
In Tillikum Washington a VFW post asks whether wartime heroism sways voters. Local vets prefer Clinton over Dole, citing foreign policy, the Vietnam era, and government decisions. Residents discuss the 1990s campaign amid Fort Lewis proximity and national defense debate.
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