Gingrich toHeadline GOP Picnic Amid Donor Scandal
Newt Gingrich will headline a King County Republican picnic on Aug 22 at an island estate underwritten by Seattle businessman Thomas Stewart, who is serving 60 days home detention after pleading guilty to federal election law violations involving nearly $4 million in illegal donations. Stewart faces the third largest fine for such crimes. Stewart's commitment comes as GOP leaders defend fundraising practices and as Byrd sets a Senate voting record in a separate note. Ford recalls 340,000 vehicles including 1997 1998 Explorers Mountaineers and Econolines with fuel line fire risk and recalls 1995 Econolines for parking brake cable interference. no incidents reported. Dealers to repair free. owners to be notified.
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Microsoft presses case against antitrust action
Washington action follows two hour meeting between Bill Gates and Justice Department antitrust chief. Microsoft pushes release of Windows 98 next month while investigations into browser bundling proceed. Gates argues freedom to innovate. DOJ says investigation continues. Gates met with Klein after New York talks with Compaq and CompUSA leaders.
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Judge urges jurors to assume worst in tobacco case
In Minnesota the Ramsey County judge told jurors they may assume the worst if documents were destroyed, guiding closing arguments in the multibillion-dollar tobacco litigation. Negotiations continue on a settlement as states pursue similar suits while the judge notes the burden of proof on damages and duty to safeguard public health.
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