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SpotNews 05-12-97 17:18PST



SpotNews  05-12-97  17:18PST

Tracking the Clintons and Their Friends
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NEWS

The White House said Monday that a federal appeals court was
wrong when it concluded that notes subpoenaed by a grand jury
in Little Rock, Ark., are not protected by attorney-client privilege.
(AP)

China on Monday angrily rejected fresh reports that it made
covert cash donations to US politicians in a bid to buy favours
and influence US foreign policy. (AFP)


COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

Whitewater Special Edition -- ARKANSAS TIMES
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ARTICLES


White House Asks Court for Help
By PETE YOST
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP  05-12-97 ) -- Battling Whitewater prosecutors
who allege that Hillary Rodham Clinton has changed her
testimony, the White House is asking the Supreme Court to
maintain the secrecy of conversations the first lady had with
government lawyers.

The White House said Monday that a federal appeals court was
wrong when it concluded that notes subpoenaed by a grand jury
in Little Rock, Ark., are not protected by attorney-client privilege.
The White House urged the high court to consider the matter.

Mrs. Clinton also filed a brief with the Supreme Court, saying the
appeals court ruling ``disregards the compelling need for
personal and governmental lawyers to consult.'' Mrs. Clinton
characterized her circumstances as ``a situation where a

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Article-ID: 05_1997&2142099
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Subject: eeurope-news digest (97/05/12 8384)