NATION IN BRIEF : OKLAHOMA : Gov. Walters Admits Campaign Violation

Gov. David Walters’ critics threatened impeachment and called for his resignation, a day after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor campaign violation in exchange for dismissal of more serious charges. Walters, a Democrat, pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor count of violating state campaign law during his 1990 election bid. Eight felonies, including six perjury charges and two conspiracy counts, were dropped. Walters, 41, received a one-year deferred prison term. He was fined $1,000 and agreed to contribute $135,000 from his campaign fund to the state Ethics Commission.