White House Staffer Cites Fifth in FBI Files Case Hearing
A White House temporary worker invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to testify at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about the FBI files controversy. Secret Service testimony claimed former security chief Craig Livingstone admitted the White House used an outdated list, faulting the office for the collection errors. FBI agents later reviewed related documents as part of the Whitewater probe, while officials noted ongoing investigation uncertainties.
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Washington
White House
FBI
Marceca
Alan Simpson
Wyo
Senate Judiciary Committee
Secret Service
Craig Livingstone
Arnold Cole
Livingstone
Cole
Whitewater
Iraqi oil bargain hits snag at UN over distribution concerns
United Nations negotiations stall as Western diplomats flag doubts about Iraq's plan to distribute oil revenue for food and medicine. Iraqi officials argue a UN approved scheme will allow a $2 billion oil sale over 180 days to fund humanitarian aid, Kuwait war reparations, and UN monitoring costs. A Security Council committee must approve contracts and prevent banned imports, with Gharekhan expected to sign off on distribution details.
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United Nations
Iraq
U.N
Kuwait
Security Council
Gharekhan
Abdul Amir al-Anbari
Flight turns tragic for pilot at Schlemeyer Airport
Veteran pilot Jay Pierson escaped serious injury after his World War II Boeing PT-13 Stearman inverted on Runway 1635 during a 9:15 am landing at Schlemeyer Airport Odessa witnesses said the plane was doused to prevent fire an Odessa Fire official noted it was the airport's third crash in two years Pierson, known for forming routines with a deceased cow’s legs, was unharmed though shaken by the incident and his aircraft was left upside down atop the runway.
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Schlemeyer
Jay Pierson
Danny Banzer
Ector County
Pierson
Schleymeyer
Odessa
Sutherland
Texans split on race in college admissions but back affirmative action
The Harte-Hanks Texas Poll finds over 80 percent of Texans oppose race as a college admission factor while a majority view affirmative action as beneficial for the state. UT professors frame debate as moving toward colorblind policies. public opinion shows varied acceptances by age and race with women also viewing some action positively.
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Harte-Hanks
Texas
Lino A. Graglia
University of Texas
Office of Survey Research
Sth
U.S. Supreme Court
Bruce Buchanan
Everett Winters
Plano
Texas lawmakers weigh penalties for minor tobacco use
In Austin lawmakers said they may punish minors who smoke, shifting focus from sellers to underage smokers. Senate committee chair Sen. Judith Zaffirini warned the issue will be controversial as the 1997 Legislature looms. A public hearing featured minors urging retailer-focused rules and stricter ID checks.
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Jermaine Durst
Austin
FDA approves birth control pill as morning after drug
FDA scientists in Gaithersburg declare high dose birth control pills taken after sex to prevent pregnancy, calling it safe and effective. Advocates praise the move while a major manufacturer declines US sale citing lawsuits, despite offering the pills abroad. The agency weighs how to inform the public as other countries already use emergency contraception in rape, failure, or forgetfulness cases.
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FDA
Gaithersburg, Md
Food and Drug Administration
Charlotte Oe
United States
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Harte-Hanks Communications
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