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...official title, chief of the presidential administration, suggests a high-level aide, but that understates his clout. Chubais, 41, has pushed out one rival, the populist general Alexander Lebed, and--for the time being at least--has outmaneuvered another, the uncharismatic but formidable Prime Minister, Victor Chernomyrdin. During the months of Yeltsin's illness, Chubais controlled access to the President so tightly that his enemies dubbed him "the Regent...
...admittedly risky to use early-season engagements as barometers, but the Virginia trip, a rare out-of-league chance against high-level opponents, could offer some insight into the Crimson's fortunes...
...tragedy transfixed Belgium, and national TV broadcast their funerals live. Shock then turned to outrage when it was disclosed that Dutroux was a convicted kidnapper-rapist, released early from prison against prosecutors' advice. Worse, vital information about the original abductions was withheld by competing investigators, and Dutroux allegedly had high-level protection...
WASHINGTON: Five high-level members of the Clinton Administration will resign as the President prepares for his second term. Secretary of State Warren Christopher, Defense Secretary William Perry and Chief of Staff Leon Panetta are all leaving voluntarily. Energy Secretary Hazel O'Leary, whose expensive jaunts overseas and hiring of investigators to monitor reporters have made her an albatross, was given a clear message to pack her bags, according to the Associated Press. She is expected to announce her decision publicly within the next few days. Commerce Secretary Mickey Kantor, who replaced the late Ron Brown earlier this year...
Witt, a conservative Washington County businessman, says increased name recognition, better financing and high-level G.O.P. support will tip the balance in his favor this year. He supports a three-term limit for House members and a mandatory 60% congressional majority to raise taxes...