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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1998
Page
1
Odessa American notes a local resident portrayed Santa at the mall. He will take calls from 7 to 9 p.m. at 335 3205, offering a festive visit for children and families. County commissioners also spotlight minority representation, budget, and business.
An anonymous Odessa benefactor donates 10000 to the Empty Stocking Fund, raising the total to 27555 but still short of the 35000 goal. Donations needed by Monday fund food baskets, clothing and toys for needy Odessa families and the Angel Tree at Chase Bank.
The House votes to impeach President Clinton on four articles, charging perjury and obstruction of justice. The action follows a furious debate and signals a tense path to a Senate trial while Speaker Livingston resigns amid personal scandal.
In Odessa a Laundromat crowd reacts to President Clinton's impeachment with mixed emotion. Takesha and Clifton Scott cite job and health care concerns while John Chapman argues the president lied and deserves removal. Chapman notes impeachment may not shift public opinion long term as long paychecks shape views.
The article outlines the next phase as House Republicans plan to present two impeachment charges before the Senate in January. It notes reactions from a Texas Vietnam veterans group in Houston and summarizes leader responses from world figures with limited immediate reactions to events in Washington. The paper lists roll call details and vote totals for each impeachment article.
President Clinton suspended airstrikes on Iraq on Saturday after a fourth day of operations. He said significant damage was inflicted and the mission was accomplished, while pledging a strong Gulf presence and readiness to act if Saddam Hussein rebuilds weapons of mass destruction or moves against neighbors. Baghdad had vowed to reject U.N. weapons inspections, and Clinton warned force could be used if inspectors are blocked.
In a dramatic move two days after confessing marital infidelity Rep. Bob Livingston announced he will not serve as speaker. GOP leaders including Dick Armey Tom DeLay and Newt Gingrich endorsed Dennis Hastert to lead the party as they seek unity and agenda control for the 106th Congress with a caucus eyeing January 6 for a formal vote.
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