World Bank hires outside auditors after internal probe
Washington World Bank hired two global accounting firms to audit spending after an internal probe found possible kick backs and embezzlement tied to development loans. Bank spokesman Klas Bergman said amounts under scrutiny were not huge and President James Wolfensohn announced the investigation to staff.
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Klas Bergman
Washington Post
Bergman
James Wolfensohn
Clinton Urges Quick Action on Puerto Rico Statehood Plebiscite
President Clinton administration pushes fast Senate action on a bill allowing Puerto Rico to vote on statehood independence or current commonwealth status. White House task force co chair Jeffrey Fallon says Clinton ready to sign any Congress bill. Less than 40 session days remain before new Congress. Debtors to forests swap plan gains House approval in debt for nature measure, creating $325 million over three years for tropical forest protection in exchange for debt relief.
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House
Rob Portman
Ohio
Agents Shadow Clinton Moves On South Lawn And In Parties
Secret Service logs note Clinton's routines from dog walks to pool laps with agents close by. Subpoenaed agent Larry Cockell followed Clinton during Paula Jones deposition, riding in the car and inside meetings. Veterans describe omnipresent protection shaping even private moments at the White House.
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White House
Kenneth Starr
Larry Cockell
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Paula Jones
Cockell
Larry Sheafe
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Whitewater
Plainclothes
Sheafe
Ford
Carter
Jerry Parr
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Alaska
Xian
China
White House condemns Starr for venomous conduct in leak charge
The White House accused special prosecutor Kenneth Starr of outrageous and venomous behavior over leaks purportedly questioning President Clinton and Secret Service integrity. White House press secretary Mike McCurry demanded Starr curtail such actions while NBC cited unnamed sources familiar with the investigation. The dispute underscored tensions between the White House and Starr's office amid Lewinsky related inquiries.
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White House
Kenneth Starr
Clinton
Secret Service
Mike McCurry
McCurry
NBC
Ken Starr
Starr
Russert
Congressional
Monica Lewinsky
Lewinsky Grand Jury
United States
House vote tightens rules on teen abortion access
Lawmakers debate parental consent for minors seeking abortion with fears of out of state travel and penalties for aiding. Proponents say laws protect girls from predatory older partners while critics warn of unsafe back alley abortions and political motives. Senate vote looms as White House backs some aims.
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R-Wash
Charles Canady
R-Fla
Rep
Nita Lowey
D-N.y
Senate Judiciary Committee
White House
Congress
House
GOP
Lloyd Doggett
D-Tex
Census fight threats bill amid partisan divide
The House Appropriations Committee advanced a 34 billion dollar bill for next year covering Commerce Justice State, with 952 million for 2000 census prep and half to be released later. Republicans push census timing while Clinton warns of a veto over aid cuts and UN dues. He urged minority groups for fair representation and funding.
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House Appropriations Committee
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Departments of Commerce, Justice and State
United Nations
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Ing
White House
Jack Lew
Van Pool Aims to Aid Lawrence Commuters
KCATA plans ten Kansas City metro van pools by November with first two vans in September. Swope notes success in Des Moines and Chicago, with riders paying fees to cover costs. Vans will operate from Lawrence, St. Joseph, and Warrensburg, with driver training and no CDL required. Interest is being gauged via first come, first served signups. For details call KCATA at 816-346-0800.
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Des Moines
Kansas City
Lawrence
KCATA
St. Joseph
Warrensburg
Kansas City Metro Advantage
Mike Shields contact details note
Mike Shields phone message number is 832 7144 and his email address is mshields ljworld com.
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Ljworld.com
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