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Albright reaffirmed her support for using economic sanctions against North Korea. Her request was prompted by the constant refusals of the North Korean government to allow U.N. officials to inspect its nuclear plants...
...brothers refused to comply with Liem's request. After the meeting, William Li told The Crimson he "had not decided yet" whether he would issue a written retraction...
Before another, Ostrowski said "something to the effect of' will you sleep with me" or 'are you going to have a sexual relationship with me,'" according to Battenfield's deposition. She testified that she refused his request...
...trouble believing Sherman had called merely to ask how he felt. Sherman quickly adds, however, another aspect of Rosty's mastery: "In dealing with the committee members, he had a code he never broke. It included giving political cover to every member, Republican or Democrat, in fending off requests of lobbyists or contributors." A member was always free to reply to an unreasonable request by saying, "I'd love to help you, but the chairman says no." All in all, Rosty was well on his way to being remembered the way he wished, as the lawmaker...
...seem to avoid the suggestion that the President is above the law while postponing the possibility of unseemly depositions until later. This legal course virtually ensures that Clinton can avoid dealing with the Jones matter for at least a year because even if a court turns aside Clinton's request, appeals to higher courts will eat up more time. Meanwhile, special prosecutor Robert Fiske told reporters he would conclude the first phase of his Whitewater probe in June, clearing the way for congressional hearings in July by as many as five committees. The sessions would be limited mostly to investigating...