Altman to Resign as Deputy Treasury Secretary Amid Whitewater Probe
Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman plans to resign after being accused of misleading Congress in Whitewater testimony. Treasury lawyer Jean Hannon also steps down. Altman, once a Georgetown friend of Clinton, disclosed his intention as officials weighed credibility and replacement options amid bipartisan pressure.
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Mexican party poised to mount challenge in 2000 election
The National Action Party PAN could gain strength after a rival leader Diego Fernandez de Cevallos rallies support, potentially threatening PRI dominance in 2000. Polls show Ernesto Zedillo leading Fernandez by up to 25 points with Cuauhtemoc Cardenas in third. Fernandez, 53, pressed for ending PRI rule after a May 12 debate while branding Cardenas Marxist-Leninist.
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Debates shape Mexican 1994 presidential race split
Debaters Fernandez and Cardenas clash over market reforms and welfare, fueling claims of vote stealing and fear of success. Citizens mix optimism and doubt as Salinas reforms cut inflation while the PRI battles losses to PAN amid a shifting political landscape.
Chain letter scandal hits Missouri investigator
Kyle Ebers, 26, admitted using the secretary of state office computer for an illegal chain letter scheme while investigating similar frauds. He agreed to repay 500 dollars to the state plus 150 dollars in penalties and investigative costs, and remains employed at a 2016 annual salary. Moriarty put him on probation after uncovering the scheme, stating he deserved a chance as a review team noted cronyism concerns in her office.
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Tourists Reunited With Stolen Puppy Ellie in NYC
A family of tourists from Anchorage, Alaska, had their 11 and a half month old dachshund Ellie stolen during a van looting near the Statue of Liberty. Ellie wandered the streets of midtown Manhattan until found and reunited with her owners Tuesday, as the other dachshund Diana was spared. David Hartman expressed relief, calling it a happy ending to a horrible story.
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Lawrence Weather And Lake Condition Snapshot
Wednesday forecast highs in the 90s, overnight lower 60s. Record temperatures noted from 1936 and 1943. No precipitation today. monthly 1.18 inches, year-to-date 19.9 inches. Lake Clinton at 78 F, level 876.42. Clinton normal 875.5. Perry Lake 79 F, level 891.24. normal 891.5. Road access line provided for latest conditions. Moon phases listed with last half on Aug 29 and first half on Sept 12.
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Lawrence Five Day Outlook Forecast For Week
Five day outlook shows tonight partly cloudy with lows in the 60s and south winds 5 to 15 mph. Thursday brings mostly sunny skies with highs near 90 and the same southeast breeze. Thursday night continues partly cloudy with lows around 70 as winds stay 5 to 15 mph.
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