Lazio aide backs Clinton denial but cites credibility issue
Mike Murphy, Lazio campaign strategist, says he believes Hillary Rodham Clinton's denial of using an anti Semitic slur but notes a credibility problem for her and the Clintons. He says most New Yorkers share unease about trustworthiness amid spin accusations connected to the Clintons. The claim dates to 1974 when Clinton allegedly used the word Jew in a dispute with Paul Fray after a 1974 Arkansas campaign loss.
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Contractors defrauded government get new federal contracts
AP analysis shows 737 of 1,020 companies sued or prosecuted for fraud against the government still win federal work. Many gained new contracts despite bribery or false lab reports, with debarrment programs not consistently excluding them. Saybolt, fined 4.9 million, later took over by new management and continued testing.
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White House dispute over tax cuts and debt plan grows
President Clinton opposes piecemeal tax cuts, arguing they threaten the budget surplus and debt reduction. GOP leaders, led by Tom DeLay, claim Clinton is politicking. At issue is whether to pass a broad tax cut package or staged measures while discussing a Medicare drug proposal costing about 250 billion over a decade.
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Lawmakers condemn contractor fraud in federal program
Sen. Tom Harkin says there is a continuing pattern of fraud and abuse in federal contracting. He notes contractors were banned but 00 0 remained eligible for future contracts, arguing the issue warrants outrage and ongoing scrutiny.
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DeLay says House shamed itself over Cuba vote
House Majority Whip Tom DeLay denounces the 301 116 Cuba vote as shameful saying Castro uses food and medicine to oppress Cuba. He complains legislators sided with easing four decades of sanctions, urging tougher action against the regime. He labels the move a betrayal of American citizens.
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