Clinton aide scolds panel as fundraising debate intensifies
Senators grilling Harold Ickes pressed him on White House fundraising practices and Republican precedents. Ickes defended Clinton, blamed the law, and argued the system needed attention not the 1996 campaign while noting GOP access scenes. Thompson demanded Clinton take responsibility for tapes and timing. Smith urged a subpoena, calling the affair a major scandal.
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Campaign finance reform dies on procedural votes
Senate fails to halt debate on two rival reform bills, leaving a stalemate and no up or down vote. Majority leader Trent Lott frames the move as no consensus while Feingold and McCain vow a long shot, with McConnell declaring the effort dead.
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Clinton fundraising trip targets nearly two million
President Clinton headlines five fundraisers aimed at raising about 2 million for the Democratic Party amid campaign finance reform battles. He first joined New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful James McGreevey in Newark, then heads to Philadelphia for a Democratic National Committee meeting.
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Poll finds strong push for independent Clinton probe
A USA Today CNN Gallup poll of 872 adults shows 61 percent believe President Clinton did something unethical or illegal in fundraising and 76 percent want an independent counsel to investigate. Sixty-eight percent say he gave contributors special access for money and 58 percent want that investigated.
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