Clinton and press in clash over coverage tone
Washington observers note rising friction between President Clinton and reporters as fatigue with coverage grows. The dispute centers on tone and framing more than accuracy, with critics saying the press emphasizes tactics while others defend reporting as part of informing the public.
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Kathleen Hall Jamieson
Annenburg School For Communication
University of Pennsylvania
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USA Today
Report confirms Jordan aided Iraq during Gulf War
Declassified documents show Jordan supplied Iraq with allied and Israeli intelligence, U S technology, spare parts, and joint training during the Gulf War. The report says the Bush administration knew of the aid while telling Congress Jordan largely complied with U N sanctions. The findings precede King Hussein’s White House visit as peace talks resume.
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Mystery illness tied to deer mouse in hantavirus outbreak
Government scientists report evidence the virus harming the Southwest victims is carried by deer mice common across North America. CDC tests on 42 rodents found 12 deer mice with hantavirus antibodies, though officials caution the exact strain linked to victims is not yet confirmed. Scientists have trapped rodents to pinpoint the carrier. The deer mouse range spans from Alaska to South America.
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National service plan gains bipartisan House and Senate support
President Clinton wins biparti san backing as House Education and Labor approve the bill by voice vote and Senate Labor and Human Resources panel passes it 14-3 with three Republicans in support. Republicans voice cost concerns and a possible substitute after the July recess.
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