Goldwater urges lifting military ban on gays
Former senator Barry Goldwater argues in a Washington Post piece that the U S military should end its ban on homosexual service members. He contends readiness requires shooting straight, not necessarily being straight. Reactions among conservatives range from respect to disagreement, with Arizona ally John McCain noting Goldwater’s age and independence.
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Moynihan invites lobbyists to $5,000 fund-raiser
Senator Moynihan, newly chairing the Finance Committee, invites lobbyists to attend a July 19 fundraising reception seeking $5,000 each. The note emphasizes his control over major federal spending and revenue issues, health care reform, and trade as he faces reelection next year. Some lobbyists balk at the higher rate, accustomed to $1,000 to $1,500 asks.
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Clinton to meet Yeltsin before NATO summit in Brussels
President Clinton plans a return summit with Russian President Yeltsin in Moscow to be scheduled in the coming months. A NATO summit, announced by Secretary Christopher in Athens, aims to reassess the alliance's role as a post Cold War European security forum and is slated for Brussels in late fall or early winter.
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