Republican fund-raising leads New York Democrats in early year drive
The Republican State Committee has raised about 1.9 million dollars since January, over ten times the Democratic total of roughly 170000. GOP chair William Powers cites strong donor support and Pataki's governorship, while Democrats led by Judith Hope report debt and limited funds. A major portion of spending funds television ads and consulting, targeting Assembly Democrats over Pataki budget plans.
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Albany Dem financier vows to win back McCaughey after breakup
Wilbur Ross said he will do his best to win Lore McCaughey back after she announced their engagement was off. McCaughey said the split stemmed from Ross's divorce status and she could not predict marriage until he finalized his divorce.
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Packwood hearing fight grows nastier in Senate
The dispute over public hearings into Senator Packwood misconduct allegations intensified as Senator Simpson warned Senator Boxer of political repercussions if she pressed for hearings. Republicans weigh tying demands for Packwood hearings to probes of Kennedy over Chappaquiddick.
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West Point to honor early black cadet Whittaker at White House ceremony
In 1880 Johnson C. Whittaker the sole Black cadet at the U S Military Academy faced a razor attack and was expelled after a court martial, with officials ruling he had harmed himself. After 115 years a posthumous officer’s commission will be awarded at a White House ceremony, led by Senator Hollings. Whittaker’s granddaughter attends with great-grandsons as the family ends a chapter.
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