Reno must act or explain in action on independent counsel
The Washington Post editorial argues Attorney General Janet Reno faces growing dissent over not appointing a special prosecutor in the 1996 campaign finance dispute. It notes FBI Director Freeh and task force chief LaBella urge action, pressing Reno to justify her stance or invoke the independent counsel law amid questions about soft money and potential legal lines blurred between campaign and party funds.
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Washington Post
Washington
Janet Reno
Independent Counsel
Senate
Reno
San Diego
Charles LaBella
Freeh
LaBella
Lincoln
DNC
Bill Clinton
Justice Department
FBI
Clinton urged to steer Amtrak toward self sufficiency
Anthony Haswell, founder of the National Association of Railroad Passengers, argues that Amtrak needs executive drive and capital funding to transform from a job and budget target into a modern, efficient national rail service. He cites reforms and funding debates as crucial pieces in shaping Amtrak’s future under Clinton.
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House
Senate
Congress
Amtrak
White House
Administration
Office of Management and Budget
OMB
John McCain
R-Ariz
Senate Commerce Committee
McCain
Secretary of Transportation
DeLeon
Rosen
Anthony Haswell
Tucson, Ariz
The
National Association of Railroad Passengers
Government out of health care and End HMOs call
Richard E. Ralston argues that Clinton plan would force Americans into HMOs as a government takeover of health care. He contends free markets offer better care and urges voters to demand an end to government control, support medical savings accounts, and allow tax free health care choices.
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Clinton
HMO
Trial Lawyers Association
America
Congress
July 27 1998 historical highlights and notable births
On this day history notes insulin discovery by Banting and Best in 1921, Nixon impeachment inquiry in 1974, Pete Rose breaking singles record in 1984. Births include Dumas, Durocher, Lear, Fleming, and others. Sports mark Steve Cram's mile world record in 1985. Weather and a Santa Barbara brush fire incident also mentioned.
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Frederck Banting
Charles Best
House
Judecary Committee
Richard Nixon
Pete Rose
Ty Cobb
Alexandre Dumas
Leo
Heraclius Tapas
Santa Barbara
Calli
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Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld Law
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Ayn Rand Institute
Marina del Rey
Calif
Doonesbury
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Chew, Jeffrey
Buster GO
New York
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