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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1998

Page

2

Local chief denies trying to influence U.S.-China policy

Bernard Schwartz of Loral Space denies ever trying to buy political favors or shaping U S China policy. Republicans press probes into donations and possible influence as investigations target the White House and a February waiver allowing a China satellite deal.

Waivers and Chinese rocket report touch Bush Clinton era

The article discusses nine waivers granted by President Bush and eleven by Clinton for satellite exports, and Loral’s waiver deemed routine by Schwartz. It notes no technical advantage to China from the 1996 launch, cites China Great Wall’s Liu Zhixiong about a seized report, and mentions internal debates and security caution from officials. It also covers Sandy Berger’s remarks on donor ties and Time Magazine’s claim about White House knowledge of Johnny Chung’s funds.

China Christopher Cox Calif House NBC Meet the Press Richard Shelby R-Ala Senate Intelligence Committee ABC Shelby Newt Gingrich CNN Clinton Janet Reno Schwartz Democratic Party Beijing Tiananmen Square Bush Loral Liu Zhixiong China Great Wall U.S Justice State Department Pen Tagon White House National Security Sandy Berger CBS Face the Nation Time Magazine Johnny Chung Chung Democratic National Committee Washington Berger

Leader rethinks Secret Service use in U S visits

WASHINGTON AP The Secret Service may curb protecting foreign leaders on U S visits after a judge allowed agents to testify in the Clinton Lewinsky probe. A spokesman said other leaders will likely follow, citing privacy fears if agents testify. The unidentified leader, described as head of a G 7 nation, worries about being forced to reveal witnessed details in court.

Washington Secret Service U.S Clinton Lewis Merletti Annette Heintz Heintz Newsweek Magazine Bronday Canada Jean Chretien Chretien Merletti Kenneth Starr White House Monica Lewinsky Vran Johnson Aton Sunda

McCain Faces Tough Path on Tobacco Legislation

In Washington Sen John McCain leads a fight over tobacco reform facing splits among Republicans on tax increases and industry protections. Democrats vow to press the bill after Memorial Day recess as public health backers fight for stronger safeguards amid Big Tobacco campaigns.

Washington Senate John McCain Arizona Republican Fortune McCain White House Big Tobacco Congress Tom Daschle Outh Dakota Tote Ashecroft Missouri Don Nickles Oklahoma Trent Lott Mississippi Nickles Daschle House C. Everett Koop Roe House Miday

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