Myers Leaves White House After Ousting Attempt
Former White House press secretary Myers resigns effective December 31 after a brief tenure marked by Mulled oust attempts and a private Clinton meeting. Panetta reportedly favored Michael McCurry as successor, while Myers faced questions about access to the president and voice in the administration.
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Singapore chastised for charging American critic
The United States voiced regret over Singapore actions against an American author who criticized the country’s legal system. Dr. Christopher Lingle, ex National University professor, faced contempt of court charges while Lee Kuan Yew filed a libel suit against the International Herald Tribune. The State Department urged open discussion and freedom of expression.
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