Reno faces contempt citation in House vote
The House Government Reform Committee voted 24 to 19 to cite Attorney General Janet Reno for contempt of Congress over a subpoena demanding reports urging an independent counsel into campaign fundraiser allegations. Reno argued disclosure would harm the Justice Department probe and faced party-line opposition from Republicans.
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Iraq bans U N weapons checks after threat to curb inspections
Baghdad moves to limit arms inspections by the U N affiliated nuclear agency. Iraqi escorts refuse to accompany inspectors, forcing them to abandon planned searches. The steps follow Saddam Hussein's Wednesday order to freeze cooperation with U N weapons inspectors and the I A E A.
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Lewinsky testifies to grand jury about White House affair
Monica Lewinsky told a federal grand jury that she and President Clinton had sexual encounters inside the White House and discussed concealing the relationship. A legal source said Clinton could be asked about sexual relations in his Jones deposition. Lewinsky appeared pale after eight hours of testimony.
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Beatles lyrics notebook to be sold at Sotheby's auction
A spiral bound notebook with draft Beatles lyrics for Hey Jude and Sergeant Pepper plus doodles by John Lennon will be auctioned September 15 at the Hard Rock Cafe as part of Sotheby’s rock memorabilia sale. Estimated at 150000 to 200000 dollars, the 1967 68 volume contains scribbles in bright ink from the peak chart period including Sgt Pepper and The White Album.
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Hispanic Population Nears 30 Million in 1997 Census
The Census Bureau reports 29.7 million Hispanics in 1997, up from 28.9 million in 1996 and 27.5 million in 1995. About 55.8 percent were born in the United States, with 24 percent in technical, sales, and administrative support roles.
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Feds study seat belts for young riders on school buses
Federal officials draft safety guidelines that could require lap belts on new buses carrying children four and younger as part of a broad safety review. The two year, 1 million dollar program will analyze crash data and consider upgrades, with belts gaining most attention.
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