White House aide testimony pledged in Whitewater probe
Counsel Lloyd Cutler, appointed special counsel, said White House aides will testify before any congressional inquiry into Whitewater. President Clinton stressed openness at his news conference, noting limited incidental contacts with Treasury during the RTC case.
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Rose firm couriers recount shredding tied to Whitewater inquiry
Couriers for the Rose firm described shredding documents tied to Foster and Whitewater as part of their work for Hillary Clinton associates. Partners urged cooperation with investigators, with one counselled against assumptions while stating questions would follow. The firm disputes the relevance to Whitewater and says the shredded items were internal papers.
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Elephant Debuts As Baseball Pitcher Amid Crowd Admiration
Benny the elephant, two years old, had not pitched before Tuesday but showed throwing skills and crowd appeal. Handler Vaughn Simon Jaeger and Santa Fe catcher Gary Goldbeck described him as good and responsive. Benny signaled approval when asked if he likes baseball, then performed a showy debut.
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Benny the trunkballer dazzles spring training crowd
Benny amused fans with a trunkball pitch atop a plate in spring training. A’s catcher Scott Hemond crouched as Benny flung the ball, then warded off a nearby Tribune photographer with a beanball. Jaeger praised Benny though no contract offered, joking he earns a bushel of apples. Goldbeck notes Benny also plays harmonica.
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RICO Bill would reform state asset forfeiture laws
The bill sponsored by House Speaker Mark Killian would raise proof standards in forfeiture cases from probable cause to preponderance of the evidence, centralize asset collection, and allow uninvolved third parties to retain property. The Tribune analysis of 4,000 cases found many seizures occurred without charges, with low level possession often treated as a cash cow for police. Some Democrats push additional changes, while Republicans limit scope to maintain legislative support.
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