Democrats demand Burton ouster over probe into funds
Democrats say they will back immunity for witnesses only if Rep. Dan Burton is removed as head of the House campaign finance investigation. They accuse him of turning the inquiry into a partisan attack on President Clinton, while Burton defends the probe and says Democrats block the truth. Waxman calls for a replacement to restore legitimacy, a move unlikely under GOP leadership.
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Texas
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Madison Guaranty
Jane Sherburne
Isea
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Clinton urges action on child care in Mothers Day radio address
President Clinton used a Mothers Day radio address to push Congress to pass a $21.7 billion child care plan and to back stronger caregiver background checks. He criticized a bankruptcy reform provision and cited two DHHS and DOJ guidelines for safer child care, urging nationwide state cooperation to clear background checks.
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Lawmakers say Minnesota deal proves tobacco's strong financial health
Lawmakers argue the 6.6 billion Minnesota settlement shows tobacco firms can afford large payments, boosting momentum for bipartisan tobacco legislation. Senators McCain Conrad Harkin say the deal increases pressure for comprehensive settlement, while industry officials caution against predicting national outcomes.
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R-Ariz
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Best diplomats money can buy in Chile posting
John O Leary, a former Portland mayor and Yale law alum, nominated by Clinton as ambassador to Chile, joins a pattern of political appointees who fundraise for Democrats. The piece notes skepticism about donor appointments, cites Nixon price tags, and details contemporaries Schechter Crotty and Aponte, plus O Leary's legal work and municipal career.
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O'Leary
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