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Capitol Crux: History-making events draw Americans to Washington
WASHINGTON - Anything that occurs only once in 132 years attracts a certain amount of attention because of its rarity. But when that event is the trial of a sitting president of the United States, interest reaches a fevered pitch.
As the world holds its breath anticipating the events of President Clinton's trial, Senate members scramble to lay plans for the trial procedures that may ultimately determine his fate. Deciding on the exact course of action is not an easy task, nor one that is spelled out in the Constitution, said political science and Public Policy Prof. Richard Hall.
'U' faculty get highest '98-'99 salary increase
For a third straight year, the average pay increase for University faculty remained higher than administration and staff increases.
The University released its 1998-99 salary report yesterday revealing this year's pay rates for University faculty, administration, deans and staff.
Lawyers for Clinton wrap up defense
WASHINGTON - Amid growing speculation over the future of the Senate impeachment trial of President Clinton, the White House
Defense team closed its case yesterday, calling the attack on the President dangerous and nightmarish.
Experts: Clinton plan a quick fix
WASHINGTON - President Clinton's flashy new plan for bolstering the Social Security trust fund may seem attractive politically, but it is an unusually complex piece of fiscal legerdemain that would probably provide only a modest and temporary fix, budget experts say.
Regents hold first meeting of year: New computer system presented at Board of Regents meeting.
In their first meeting of the new year, newly elected Regents Kathy White (D-Ann Arbor) and David Brandon (R-Ann Arbor), along with the rest of the University Board of Regents discussed yesterday the progress of updating new administrative computer systems.
GEO rally focuses on contract negotiations
As perturbed graduate student instructors raised signs proclaiming "Without GSIs, U of M dies" high in the air, approximately 225 members of the University community congregated in the Diag yesterday to raise awareness about the Graduate Employment Organization's contract negotiations with the University.
Around the Nation
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Presidential hopefuls courted conservative activists Thursday by attacking the early GOP front-runner, George W. Bush, and "mushy moderates" in the establishment wing of the party.
The sniping, coming a year before the first primary votes will be cast, was part of a busy day in GOP politics. Among the other developments:
Around the World
MOSCOW - An outspoken naval journalist who exposed the Russian navy's dumping of nuclear waste in the Pacific was put on trial for treason yesterday in what his backers charged was a politically motivated attempt to silence him.
The Russian government, increasingly using secrecy laws to protect the military from embarrassing revelations, has charged navy Capt. Grigory Pasko with selling classified defense information to an undisclosed foreign country.
Crime Notes
A fight broke out in the South Quad dining hall during Wednesday dinner hours, according to Department of Public Safety reports.
One male student punched another male student in the nose, a caller stated.
Engler approves Dana renovations
Gov. John Engler has given the go-ahead to the first of two steps toward state funding of a face-lift for the Diag's oldest building.
The Samuel Trask Dana Building, home to the School of Natural Resources and the Environment, dates back to 1901 and has not undergone a full-scale renovation since its construction, said Wayne Say, SNRE manager for development and research.
Panel brings together law faculty, student groups
Continuing the University's Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium with an examination of race and law, more than 75 students and faculty attended a panel yesterday afternoon at Hutchins Hall.
The event was the first-ever collaborative effort of the Law School's minority groups, including the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, the Black Law Students Alliance, Latino Law Students Association and the Native American Law Students Association.
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court ruled federal laws against abortion were unconstitutional. Roe v. Wade , a landmark case, evoked cheers from supporters and dismay from the opposition. Twenty-six years later, the issue is still a hot topic with members on both sides.
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IASA to sponsor Midwestern Indian American Conference tomorrow
Activism and involvement within the community will be two main themes of the 1999 Midwestern Indian American Students Conference scheduled for this weekend as part of the University's Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium.
IASA will sponsor the third annual midwestern conference, reflecting the theme "Mission: Limitless."
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