Russia votes in presidential runoff after regional poll
The Sunday election in Russia backed Boris Yeltsin with about 35 percent and Gennady Zyuganov with 32 percent, setting a runoff within 15 days. Voters faced a referendum on returning to communism and democracy, with turnout around 70 percent of Russia's 106 million. Critics note past Chechnya crackdowns and corruption, but see freedom in the vote and market transitions as essential. John D. Montgomery reports.
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Yeltsin
Gennady Zyuganov
Zyuganov
Chechnya
United States
Moscow
U.S
John D. Montgomery
Boris Yeltsin
Lobbyists find money buys influence but not bill passage
Topeka lobbyist Bill Sneed, representing Amvestors Financial Corp and American Investors Life Insurance, laments heavy political spending yields no action on a tax exemption bill for non profit life insurers. Senate banker Dick Bond, a key fundraiser, stalls despite substantial donations. Bond cites need for further study. Amvestors criticizes Legislature as unresponsive.
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Bill Sneed
Sneed
Dick Bond
Senate
Bond
Overland Park Republican
Anvestors
Bud Burke
Amvestors
Statehouse
Navy Times Recants Anonymous Letter Attacking Boorda
Cmdr John E Carey admitted writing the anonymous attack on Admiral Boorda and apologized, saying he is sorry for Boorda’s family and sailors. The Navy Times called the letter a cheap shot and said it would stop publishing attacks though it will continue anonymous letters, while noting Carey was previously relieved of command for conduct.
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Jeremy M. Boorda
Boorda
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John E. Carey
Admiral Boorda
Navy Times
Carey
Mikey Boorda
Martinsburg
W.va
Oops repeated in White House defense line
President Clinton faces repeated transgressions as his team relies on the "Oops" defense. Faces questions about FBI files and misfiled billing records while Republicans attack perceived incompetence. Clinton officials call incidents bureaucratic snafus and express regret.
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Associated Press
Washington
Whitewater
White House
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
GOP
Haley Barbour
Mary Matalin
Matalin
Pennsylvania Ave
Bob Dole
Kenneth Starr
Eric Piotrowsky a beacon of faith and resilience
A tribute to Eric Piotrowsky of Ottawa who battled non Hodgkins lymphoma from high school through college, showing courage, faith and perseverance. He graduated valedictorian in 1995, earned multiple scholarships and remained cheerful amid treatments, ultimately passing away at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
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Henry J. Rutnam
Kansas State University
Lutheran Brotherhood Memorial
Lions Club
Harvey Drake
Kansas City
Ottawa Herald
Johnson County Community College
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Children’s Mercy
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