Echoes of Nixon in Clinton's State of the Union
The AP reports that as Clinton prepared his State of the Union address he faced scrutiny over allegations of an affair with a White House intern. Some speculate he might address the controversy, while White House officials say he will not. The article compares Nixon and other presidents who used SOTU for nonagenda purposes and notes scholarly debate on Kennedy and Reagan speaking styles.
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State of the Union TV plans rival O J Simpson trial
News outlets prepare blanket coverage of President Clinton's State of the Union address with ABC CBS Fox NBC and major cable networks set to air the speech at 9 p.m. Eastern. The Republican response by Trent Lott will follow. In 1997 networks carried both events with on screen updates during the president's address.
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Lorain County Debate Over Bridges and Rt 58 Interchange
A critical note argues millions spent on bridges and the Rt 58 interchange are wasteful and political, likening the process to a gambling game with Lorain County taxes and environmental concerns. The writer claims sincerity and urges a historically significant decision.
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Lawmakers to push pet issues as Congress opens
Washington AP reports the 105th Congress begins with lawmakers promoting party backed goals across TV and the Internet. Debates center on tobacco settlement, civil rights, Medicare reform, campaign finance, education choice, and childcare tax policy with leaders from both parties guiding the messaging.
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Pryce
GOP
Space suit flap ties up NASA Mir mission
Astronaut Andrew Thomas squeezed into a tight Russian spacesuit to guarantee his berth aboard Mir for 444 months. NASA officials blamed possible last minute alterations while Russians defended their tailoring. Thomas had to rely on a spare suit after suit issues and spine expansion in zero gravity raised doubt about an emergency escape suit.
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Rep Dan Schaefer to retire after 15 years
Denver report says Republican Rep Dan Schaefer will retire in November after 15 years in the House. The former educator and public affairs consultant objectives included energy policy and veterans benefits, with election in 1983 to succeed Jack Swigert.
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