World & Nation
The congressional Iran-Contra committees conclude in their final report that President Reagan failed in his duty to see that the law was obeyed, but minority Republicans today dismissed the document as partisan and containing “hysterical conclusions.”
Nov. 17, 1987
Politics
Legislation: Clinton says he won’t sign measure with GOP provision on abortion. Failure to pay back dues could harm U.S. stature, and right to vote in General Assembly might be at risk.
April 29, 1998
Among the 828 judicial seats in federal courthouses across the country there are 135 empty chairs, the largest number of vacancies in modern history.
Jan. 25, 1992
Convictions could also be based on material unseen by the accused. The Senate may object.
Sept. 7, 2006
Judge William S.
Sept. 10, 1987
April 10, 2016
California
The three most prominent Democrats running for Senate in California all want to expand the Supreme Court, a preview of what’s to come across the country.
Aug. 5, 2023
Espionage: Package follows Cox committee’s report on Chinese spying. But leaders say it only addresses some of the less serious concerns.
June 10, 1999
President Reagan will postpone indefinitely a decision on the Pentagon’s recommendation that he adopt a broader interpretation of the 1972 anti-ballistic missile treaty to allow for accelerated testing of a space-based missile defense system, Administration and congressional sources said Friday.
Feb. 7, 1987
Senate: Majority leader threatens nomination delays, subpoenas to force Clinton cooperation. Data indicates exports aided Beijing military, he says.
July 15, 1998