The Nation - News from April 29, 1987

Former White House aide Michael K. Deaver may claim he was under the influence of alcohol as well as prescription drugs at the time he is accused of having lied about his lobbying activities, the Washington Post reported. Sources said Deaver has privately acknowledged to friends that he is trying to overcome a persistent drinking problem and has attended meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous. The lobbyist filed papers under seal in federal court last week alerting a judge that he may introduce expert witnesses at his June trial.