Traficant Claims Vendetta Behind Convictions in Congress Hearing
Ohio Democrat Rep. James Traficant, convicted on bribery and tax evasion charges, proclaims innocence and predicts expulsion as the House ethics panel weighs whether the case shows a pattern of misconduct. He accuses the Justice Department of coercing witnesses while defending his record of assisting district businesses.
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Bush to host Havel in final official trip to Washington
President Bush will meet Czech President Vaclav Havel and Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in coming weeks. Havel is expected to visit Washington September 18 for his final official trip, marking his retirement in January.
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