CIA seeks answers on failure to predict Indian nuke tests
The CIA and U S lawmakers review a wide range of flaws from missing human sources to overreliance on imagery. Officials say warnings were clear but ignored as India conducted five underground blasts, challenging arms control efforts and exposing gaps in intelligence gathering and analysis.
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R-Fla
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Starr expands office as independent counsel hires lawyers in Washington
Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr has added 10 lawyers and expanded his Washington office by 7,400 square feet, raising monthly rent to 43,186. He now employs 27 lawyers, with six in Little Rock and 21 in Washington, as investigations broaden beyond Arkansas to include the Clintons and Monica Lewinsky, among other matters. The GAO earlier reported Starr and Robert Fiske cost taxpayers 35 million by September, with ongoing expenses including FBI detailees, IRS inquiries, grand juror per diems and travel.
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Courtroom clash looms as Microsoft talks collapse
Washington AP reports the government and at least 20 states plan antitrust suits against Microsoft as negotiations fail over conditions including bundling Netscape. Microsoft says it will ship Windows 98 today, despite stalled talks and renewed accusations of using Windows dominance to curb browser competition.
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Senate opens fierce debate on tobacco bill on floor
The Senate moves to debate a sweeping tobacco bill after weeks of partisan clashes. Supporters like John McCain tout the measure as a monumental restriction on the industry while critics warn it could cost billions or trillions. Amid a high profile tobacco settlement and new industry documents, lawmakers say the debate will test public sentiment and political risk.
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McCain tobacco bill outlines costs and tax hike
The McCain tobacco bill heads to the Senate floor for debate. It would cost tobacco companies at least 516 billion dollars over 25 years and raise cigarette taxes by 1.10 dollars per pack over five years. It caps damages at 6.5 billion dollars annually while protecting parent companies, affiliates, and lawyers from civil suits.
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