Graves gala blends fun formality and politics
About two thousand guests attended Gov Bill Graves inaugural ball mixing prom and political victory vibe. VIPs included Linda Graves former governors Joan Finney Bob Bennett and Bill Avery.Entertainment by Kathy Mattea with two video screens for distant guests. Tickets ranged 75 to 100 dollars as guests toasted a likely second term.
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Republicans press to hear Lewinsky at Clinton impeachment
Washington Republicans demand live testimony from Monica Lewinsky and other witnesses as the Clinton impeachment trial tests its witness phase. Senate leaders acknowledge the challenge of proceeding without key testimonies while the White House cautions against delaying the proceedings.
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Arab governments urge Saddam ouster amid Gulf rift
Iraq accuses Saudi Arabia and Kuwait of backing U S British airstrikes while urging Arab governments to ignore U N sanctions. Saudi and Egyptian officials call for Saddam Hussein to be overthrown as Parliament debates Kuwait borders and U N resolutions. A Persian Gulf official says Saudi Arabia will propose easing sanctions at a six nation meeting.
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Prisoners serving more time as states tighten sentences
A Justice Department study shows violent offenders released in 1997 served on average 54 percent of their sentences, up from 47 percent in 1993, with 27 states plus DC requiring at least 85 percent. The trend reflects truth in sentencing and reduced parole discretion, increasing time actually served.
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