Roberts weighs Senate bid amid Kassebaum speculation
Pat Roberts, Dodge City Republican, says he seriously considers a Senate run if Nancy Kassebaum does not seek re election. He attends a $50 per person fundraiser in Lawrence as he raises funds for re election in Kansas and notes his Farm Bill work and Medicare plans.
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Clinton ally McDougal pleads innocent in fraud case
James B. McDougal, linked to the Whitewater affair, pleaded innocent to 19 of 21 counts alleging wire, mail and bank fraud and lying to regulators about Madison Guaranty Loans. His wife Susan and Gov. Jim Guy Tucker faced related charges as government probes continue. He posted no bond.
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Clinton McDougal Whitewater partners face Oct 10 trial
The Clintons and McDougals were partners in Whitewater from 1978 to 1992 in north Arkansas. Kenneth Starr’s probe targets high level Arkansans. If convicted on counts, each faces up to five years and a $250,000 fine per count. McDougal claims the charges are political. The Clintons are not charged or named in the indictment.
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GOP cash leads House majority fund raising in 1995
The new Republican controlled House dominates campaign cash with 36 of the top 50 money raisers. In the first half of 1995 the House raised 43.8 million, a 38 percent rise from 1993, as Republicans kicked off their majority with aggressive fundraising led by freshmen. Dick Gephardt led overall receipts at 1.2 million. Gingrich followed near 885 thousand.
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Antacid Overuse Linked to Magnesium Poisoning Deaths
FDA researchers report fourteen deaths and 31 hospitalizations since 1968 from magnesium poisoning tied to overuse of antacids laxatives and pain relievers. Lead author Dr. Man C. Fung warns that many consume these products like water, risking symptoms from clumsiness to coma. Elderly, diabetics, post surgical patients, and those on slow digestion meds are especially vulnerable.
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