Jenrette denies Abscam link to $25,000 in shoe
Former Rep. John Jenrette and attorney insist cash found in his closet is not Abscam money. FBI serial-number checks suggested the $25,000, mostly $100 bills, is unrelated to the Abscam payoff. Jenrette faces divorce and ongoing public scrutiny after his wife disclosed the cash and their split.
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Federal judge orders probe of Abscam investigation
U S District Judge George Pratt ordered thousands of Abscam memos and files turned over to defense attorneys to review whether targets of the FBI probe were fairly treated. The Brooklyn court heard testimony that Abscam undercover operative Weinberg advised Sen. Harrison Williams what to tell an agent. The ruling seeks a detailed examination to assess potential government bias against those indicted.
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Senate confirms Haig pick amid tapes access clash
Haig’s confirmation hearings hinge on Nixon’s decision to waive privilege on White House tape logs tied to the Watergate era. Percy said the ball is in Nixon’s court, as Tsongas pressed for release and Warner noted Nixon’s privilege blocks access before a Senate vote planned Wednesday.
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Donovan offers mixed signals on labor issues at hearing
Labor Secretary-designate Raymond Donovan suggested a possible separate minimum wage for teens to curb youth unemployment while opposing a national right-to-work law and calling OSHA’s problems an administrative and public image issue. He favored tightening Davis Bacon Act administration and faced questions about alleged payoffs to a mob-linked businessman.
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Ronald Reagan Day in Los Angeles Celebrated
Ronald Reagan Day in Los Angeles brings together longtime friends and foes. He will meet Mayor Tom Bradley before City Council to accept local and state honors. Presenters include Willie Brown, David Roberts, and William Campbell at the ceremony.
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Edwards set as energy chief faces questions
James Edwards appears before lawmakers amid questions about his energy background as he seeks confirmation as secretary of energy. He concedes learning needs and seeks Congress help in forming policy while pushing for deregulation, a bigger oil reserve, and less regulatory burden. He backs decontrol of oil prices, studies gas decontrol, opposes windfall profits tax on oil and warns against new taxes, while supporting recycling and a pilot breeder reactor.
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Casey faces friendly intelligence panel for CIA head post
William Casey, Ronald Reagan's CIA nominee, appears before a friendly Senate Intelligence Committee for assured confirmation. The 67 year old New York lawyer previously led secret intelligence for Europe in WWII and served on multiple government intelligence and policy advisory bodies.
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