Babbitt apologized for misleading McCain in 1997
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt apologized in 1997 at the urging of White House staff for misleading Sen. John McCain about contacts with casino backers in Wisconsin. A 600 page special prosecutor report says there was insufficient proof he denied donations affected the casino decision or lied to Congress. Blue notes show Bowles told him to call McCain and make amends.
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Bush eyes dove dinner after CIA briefing at Texas ranch
George W. Bush spoke with reporters after a CIA briefing at his Texas ranch about possibly shooting and eating doves during dove season. He noted the drought, planned a potential indoor workout, and described grilling or marinating the game with bacon and jalapeno. Condoleezza Rice joked about the air conditioning.
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Argentine lemon import ban lifted sparks U.S. citrus debate
The Clinton administration lifted a long standing ban on Argentine lemons allowing fresh fruit to enter U.S. markets when domestic supply is scarce. California citrus groups sue to keep the ban in place arguing disease risk while other farm groups push for a study and broader trade hopes.
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