Nixon tapes reveal wiretap push amid SALT leaks
A July 24 1971 White House meeting transcript released by the House Judiciary Committee shows President Nixon urging aides to wiretap top secret clearance holders and to polygraph suspects. He criticizes leaks as undermining national security and misnames Justice official William Rehnquist during the exchange.
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Bush Hints Impeachment Debate Must Stay Nonpartisan
Republican National Chairman George Bush condemned Democratic leader Strauss for injecting politics into the impeachment question. He urged Strauss to keep the issue above party lines as the House weighs impeachment of Nixon, saying the process should be based on evidence, not elections. House Minority Leader Rhodes echoed skepticism about impeachment and warned against a "penny trail" case, suggesting a solid constitutional standard.
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Impeachment Debate Tightens Around undecided GOP
The House Judiciary Committee faces a crucial vote next week as 21 Democrats and 17 Republicans weigh impeachment. Republicans including McClory remain undecided amid pressure to unite against impeachment, while Democrats say bipartisan backing is essential for a committee ruling to persuade the House.
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