Ex-Dole campaign official pleads guilty to $6 million fine
Simon C. Fireman, former vice chairman of Bob Dole’s campaign finance committee, to pay a record $6 million in fines for funneling illegal contributions. The plea, if approved, could set the largest penalty in U.S. history for such crimes. Fireman’s Avon based Aqua Leisure Industries allegedly reimbursed employees for contributions via a Hong Kong cash flow.
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Simon C
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Whitewater
Carol Nichols
Federal Election Commission
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Unions win one lose one in Senate
The Senate approved a bill to promote nonunion work groups at plants and offices, while rejecting a move to nationalize right to work laws. The administration indicated Clinton would veto the nonunion groups bill as it could foster company unions. The vote was 58 to 46 and the debate highlighted sharp party divides over labor relations.
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Texas
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Netanyahu signals talks with Palestinians and Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is ready to reopen negotiations with Syria and to advance talks with the Palestine Liberation Organization on a final West Bank and Gaza settlement. He warned that any concessions must preserve Israel’s security and defensible borders. He spoke in Washington before traveling to New York for meetings with Gov. Pataki, Mayor Giuliani, Bob Dole, bankers, and Jewish organizations.
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Bus Bomb in Moscow Injures Five on Central Route
A homemade bomb hidden in a vegetable bag exploded on a Moscow bus near Pushkin Square this morning injuring at least five people including the driver. Police and security officials termed it a terrorist attack with no immediate claims of responsibility.
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Church treasurer gets 5 years in prison
Ellen Cooke, former Episcopal Church treasurer, sentenced to five years for embezzling about 2.2 million dollars. She denied intent, citing a psychological disorder, while funds supported private schools, home remodels, travel, and jewelry. US District Judge Maryanne Trump Barry presided. Hillary Clinton pledges to join campaign efforts back home in the United States after remarks in Helsinki.
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Kevorkian Aids Death By Own Action In Michigan
Dr. Jack Kevorkian helped 39 year old Rebecca Badger of Goleta California die by own action after which he and another doctor transported her body to Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. It was Kevorkian s 33rd assisted death since 1990 and the fifth since a court victory on May 14. An autopsy was planned as Pontiac police investigate the death.
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Nine hurt by bulls in Pamplona and death at fiesta
Nine Spaniards were injured during Pamplona's running of the bulls while an unidentified man died from an alcohol overdose in the Fiesta de San Fermin. The body was found in Plaza del Castillo where revelers sleep during the nine day celebration. A separate report from London notes Sotheby's auctioned a Romanee Conti 1990 methuselah for 32 200 dollars to an anonymous Far East bidder.
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Perot declares himself best qualified to lead Reform Party
Ross Perot says he is best qualified to be the Reform Party's presidential nominee and vows to do whatever it takes to win. He stresses the race should stay wide open and emphasizes he wants to serve the public while avoiding tilting the contest in his favor. Republican Bob Dole cautions about Perot's impact on the race.
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