Tourists brave long lines for brief view of Senate trial
Tourists endured cold and long waits for a 15 minute glimpse of President Clinton's impeachment trial day one. Visitors from New Hampshire and Florida described the scene as historic while some missed action as jurors were sworn and oaths administered. A Miami couple extended their honeymoon to witness the event, calling it the spectacle a circus.
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Lewinsky Hesitates to Testify on Senate Subpoena
Lewinsky plans to avoid testimony before the Senate citing lack of new information. Sources say she has little to offer beyond her prior statements to Kenneth Starr. GOP pressure seeks witnesses, while Lewinsky may agree to a Barbara Walters interview next month.
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Impeachment Ceremony Marking Historic Senate Moment
The day unfolds with Chief Justice Rehnquist presiding as Senators prepare for the impeachment trial of William Jefferson Clinton. Lawmakers sign oath cards amid formal rituals, while the Capitol frays between war and process, signaling a pivotal constitutional moment.
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Impeachment trial begins amid tense political maneuvering
The impeachment proceedings open with House leadership presenting two articles against President Clinton amid patient crowds at the Capitol. Key figures include Henry Hyde and Trent Lott, as negotiations over witnesses and procedure unfold, with Republican and Democratic leaders seeking a bipartisan path.
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