Moynihan backs censure as Clinton trial unlikely
Sen Daniel Patrick Moynihan has shifted to favor censure. White House officials see growing cross party momentum for a punishment short of removal. Moynihan is a senior, influential figure whose stance adds respect to calls for a bipartisan solution as the Senate weighs perjury and obstruction charges against President Clinton.
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Bipartisan push for fast fair censure trial in Senate
Senator Wyden says 65 to 70 senators could back a fair speedy censure or trial while House impeachment moves toward resolution. White House counsel and Amy Weiss urge a prompt bipartisan path, but Senate decision remains sole. Conviction requires a two thirds vote, making a realistic outcome uncertain as DeLay urges thorough review of House evidence.
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Mr. Clinton
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Texas
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Balloonists quit round-the-world flight after bad weather
British mogul Richard Branson American Steve Fossett and Sweden's Per Lindstrand abandoned their nonstop balloon circumnavigation seven days in after a low pressure trough stalled winds. They ditched north of Oahu, were plucked from shark‑infested seas in good condition, and planned to salvage the capsule.
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Reenactors cross Delaware on bridge in drought power
Washington crossing reenactment on a steel bridge due to low river water as drought warnings stretch across the Delaware River area. Washington’s 1776 march near Trenton, with 2400 soldiers and 18 cannons, is recalled amid a century low water level.
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Congress
Ventura faces heavy media push as governorship begins
Ventura, amid a blitz of attention since his Reform Party win, prepares to be sworn in January 4 and shape an agenda for Minnesota. Analysts urge clear signals to public and Legislature while he builds a staffed administration and balancing a three-way government.
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Dick Day
Day
University of Minnesota Political Science
Steven Smith
Ventura
Smith
Carleton Gallege
Steven Schier
Schier
Campain
Bosacker
University of Minnesota Board of Regents
Minnesota
House
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Sen
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Clinton grants pardons to 33 criminals
President Clinton issued executive clemency for 33 individuals including Kevin Teker, who now plans to pursue a civil air patrol rescue pilot career. The pardons, delivered on Christmas Eve, clear past convictions and enable new starts for the recipients.
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Teker
Seattle
Capitol firetrap findings spark House inquiry report
The House inspector general says the Capitol and five House office buildings pose an undue risk of loss of life and property due to fire safety deficiencies. Problems include recalled sprinklers, unsprinklered areas, inaudible alarms, and inadequate exits, with low priority given to fire protection by the Architect of the Capitol.
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U.S. Capitol
House
Congress
John Lainhart IV
Capitol
Lainhart
Moderate quake rattles Lima during Christmas Day
A modest Kum magnitude quake struck Lima causing shaking and towers to sway with no initial damage reports. Peru Geophysical Institute spokesman Luis Vileapoma cited a 4.6 estimate, noting high-rise buildings were empty for Christmas and shantytowns faced risk as residents rushed outdoors.
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Peru
Luis Vileapoma
Geophysical Institute
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