White House to appoint Lee as top civil rights enforcer
Clinton considers bypassing the Senate to name Bill Lan Lee the assistant attorney general for civil rights amid Senate opposition. Rahm Emanuel said a recess or acting appointment could proceed, while Orrin Hatch warned of political retaliation and a stalled confirmation process. Lee would be the first Asian American in the post, with debate over constitutional and procedural implications.
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Treaty should not bind U S yet says Pena
Energy Secretary Pena urged that the Kyoto climate accord not be legally binding on the United States until developing nations like China and India commit to meaningful emission cuts. He cited Senate opposition and warned of economic harm if industrialized nations act alone. He called the accord a historic first step toward involving developing countries and attracting clean technology investment.
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Gore Admits Love Story Mistake In Off Record Talk
Vice President Al Gore acknowledged a miscommunication after reporters believed he and his wife were the models for the 1970s romance Love Story. Author Erich Segal said Gore’s comments were befuddled and apologized through Gore’s spokeswoman. Segal noted he knew Gore and his Harvard roommate Tommy Lee Jones during a 1968 sabbatical.
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Chelsea back in D C for holidays at the White House
Chelsea Clinton returns to Washington for the holidays joining her parents at the White House after completing her first Stanford quarter. She attends church at Foundry United Methodist with family, introduces the new Labrador, and plans to return to Palo Alto for classes on January 6.
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Clinton mocks Republicans as mosquitoes at Arkansas dinner
President Clinton, addressing a crowded Arkansas fundraiser, compared Republicans to mosquitoes and criticized investigations led by Kenneth Starr as political tactics. He touted campaign gains and recalled Arkansas migration as a political weapon, while defending fund-raising efforts and urging perseverance.
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