Waco hearings split on lessons learned by GOP and Democrats
After 10 days of hearings on the Branch Davidian siege in Waco, Republicans and Democrats clash over what was learned. GOP members fault FBI and BATF handling and suggest Clinton or Reno erred. Democrats deem no new major facts emerged. Reno defended use of gas to end the standoff as family deaths haunt her. Senate plans further Waco reviews.
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Clinton vows veto on lifting Bosnian arms embargo
In a decisive clash with Congress, President Clinton pledges to veto a bill lifting the Bosnian arms embargo. The House approved 298 128 and the Senate 69 29, but White House officials say they will seek to sustain the veto. The argument centers on risking U.S. troops and triggering ally withdrawals. Bosnia’s Muslim government would gain weapon access as Serb forces mass with 50,000 fighters, Croats 100,000, amid Geneva talks and potential multi-front conflict.
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Defense gains leeway to challenge LAPD DNA lab
In Los Angeles, O J Simpson wins a rare legal victory as Judge Ito grants limited leeway for the defense to present evidence that the police DNA lab was contaminated and its procedures sloppy. The move sets the stage for defense DNA expert John Gerdes to testify, with potential later testimony from Nobel laureate Kary Mullis, while reporters face possible jail for refusing to disclose sources.
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McVeigh Tries To Buy Rocket Fuel At Topeka Race
Timothy McVeigh attempted to purchase hydrozene and nitro methane fuel at Heartland Park during the Sears Craftsman Nationals in late September. Glynn Tipton, manager of V.P. Racing Fuels, testified he sought volatile fuels in the race pit area, prompting a report to federal authorities. no sale occurred. Jennifer McVeigh testified in Oklahoma City grand jury proceedings as the case unfolds. World Wide Racing Fuel officials confirmed McVeigh approached multiple distributors without purchases.
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Official says he foresaw major disaster
Former Deputy Atty. Gen. Philip Heymann testified before the Senate Whitewater Committee that he warned aides they faced a major disaster after officials blocked access to Vincent Foster documents. He urged review by Margolis and Adams and recalled anger during July 1993 talks about police access and the Foster note fragments.
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