Clinton narrows list for Supreme Court nominee
President Clinton focuses on moderate jurists as he nears a decision on his first Supreme Court nominee. Advisers say an announcement could come within 10 days, possibly as early as Friday or next week, with three centrist federal appeals judges: Merritt, Breyer, and Newman leading the discussion.
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Supreme Court
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Appeals Court
Gilbert S. Merritt
Nashville
Guinier fights on as Clinton civil rights pick battles Senate hearing
Lani Guinier says fairness requires a Senate hearing to respond to distortions despite reports that President Clinton may withdraw the nomination. She told ABC Nightline that she would continue to fight, while aides noted growing opposition and possible withdrawal.
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Clinton
Lani Guinier
Fairness
Senate
Abc-Tv
Nightline
Guinier
New York Times
White House
Ex-prosecutor pleads guilty in Missouri case
Former Missouri Attorney General William Webster pled guilty to conspiracy and misapplication of funds charges after offering to steer state money to campaign contributors. A plea deal would limit prison to 18 months, and he surrendered his law license. No sentencing date set. Webster stayed free on bail.
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Kansas City, Mo
Missouri
William Webster
Supreme Court
Webster
U.S
D. Brook Bartlett
William Roussin
Yates Honored as Top Volunteer by Rotary Club
Mary Lois Yates, longtime Ottawa volunteer and Hope House chair, was to receive a community service award from the Rotary Club. Her father’s death redirected her moment of recognition, with Hope House volunteers accepting the award in her name. Yates emphasizes teamwork and notes a long list of service roles with four children and 28-year marriage to Frank.
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Greg Mast
Herald
Mary Lois Yates
Rotary Club
Yates
Hope House
Den
Safe Home
Battery
Frank
Tammie
Brian
Robyn
Crystal
Ottawa
City adopts guidelines for fixed income relief
City commissioners approved an ordinance offering relief from special assessments for residents on fixed incomes. Eligibility hinges on income under poverty guidelines, property under two acres, and a lien that secures repayment if ownership changes. City Hall now distributes application forms. details and calculations use household head status and age and disability to adjust counts.
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Greg Mast
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Ottawa
City Hall
Post Office Extends Saturday and Weekday Hours
The Ottawa post office extends hours starting Saturday from 9 to 11 am on Saturdays and adds 30 minutes to Monday through Friday, now 8 am to 5 pm. Supervisor Doug Combe says the change aims to provide better service for customers, especially business clients needing afternoon access.
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Ottawa
Doug Combe
Narco tunnel under border shocks drug agents
A quarter mile long tunnel extending from a Tijuana warehouse toward a California site was discovered during the probe into Cardinal Posadas Ocampo’s slaying. Officials say the 5 foot high, 3 to 4 foot wide concrete floored passage with air conditioning and a cart track cost up to 2 million dollars and was built by alleged drugs cartel figures including Joaquin Guzman Loera.
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Jack Hook
Drug Enforcement Agency
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Cartel
Guadalajara
Mexico
Cardinal Juan Jesus Posadas Ocampo
Tijuana
Ocampo
Hook
California
U.S
Kelly
Caris
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