Impeachment Debate Opens as Hyde Leads Clinton Articles
Judiciary Committee Chair man Henry Hyde opened debate on articles of impeachment against President Clinton. The House, split along party lines, advanced two of four articles, asserting grounds of perjury and obstruction of justice.
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Defense Secretary notes strikes in Iraq progress update
Defense Secretary William Cohen said the U S and British air strikes in Iraq are showing satisfactory results though not complete. The sudden incidents ended before the start of Ramadan, with limited further details provided.
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China vows to crush threats to Communist rule
President Jiang Zemin warns Chinese political elites that Western democracy will be rejected as China proceeds with economic reforms. He asserts the Communist Party will crush any threats to its grip on power.
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Impeachment Silence Reflects Wider Public Disconnect
Our Opinion argues Washington’s partisan impeachment saga contrasts with a calm public mood. The piece warns that citizen disengagement threatens representative government, urges voters to demand accountability, and opposes rushed moves by Congress as partisan theater.
Other Views Failure for a fantasy high school return
Michael Backman reenrolled at Grant High in Portland Oregon under the alias Deandre Deangelo claiming a Beverly Hills transfer and a luxury car. He rose to top student status and joined the A Cappella Choir before police arrested him on warrants from three states for parole violation theft and forgery.
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Lawmakers vote in the dark over stadium funding bill
Edward H. Krebs and Sara G. Steelman critique the HB 907 vote on the final day of the PA Legislature. They warn such swift passage without informed votes undermines democracy. They call for rules reform to require time for amendments and informed consideration.
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President destroys his legacy in a public reckoning
A sweeping analysis portrays Bill Clinton as an admirable yet tragically flawed leader whose rise and fall reflect unfulfilled potential. The piece argues he sought to unite and uplift but was enmeshed by a pattern of lies and political missteps that eroded trust, leaving him isolated and unlikely ever to be remembered as a great president.
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Clinton’s Sexual Conduct Sparks Impeachment Debate
The News editor criticizes Charley Reese for impeachment calls against President Clinton, arguing consensual sex does not justify impeachment. The column emphasizes Clinton’s deeds and condemns Reese’s hostility while noting the political divide over the president’s conduct and family impact.
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