White House Offers Regan Testimony on Iran Arms Affair
The White House proposed on Monday that Chief of Staff Donald T. Regan testify publicly about Iran arms sales to avoid a clash with Congress and to pressure two former aides to reveal what they know. Senate Democrat Patrick Leahy pressed for domestic political campaigns against President Reagan’s foes.
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Incomplete Cupertino Hearing Shadowed by Crumbling Text
Fragmentary AP copy from Cupertino mentions a lawyer and unnamed agency, with unclear details on testimony and licensing. References appear to involve George Lauder and calls to testify by Col Oliver North, Caspar Weinberger and Edwin Meese III amid committee activity.
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Heinz press calls Reagan to show leadership during arms inquiry
U S Senator John Heinz urged President Reagan to demonstrate leadership amid the Iran Contra affair as the White House offered to put Donald Regan on open Senate Intelligence Committee hearings. Heinz suggested bringing in a strong chief of staff candidate, including former Transportation Secretary Drew Lewis, to help manage duties.
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