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...clash over tactics obscured the argument about the merits of reform. The Democratic bill, co-sponsored by Byrd and Oklahoma's David Boren, would limit both spending by candidates and donations from their supporters. Republicans normally raise more money for Senate candidates than do Democrats, and they have no intention of relinquishing their advantage. Says Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell, who has raised $1 million for his 1990 re-election: "We have done a better job of fund raising, and we're damn proud...
...Based on information previously given to me, I have no reason to believe that there is any truth to the allegation in regard to the improper furnishing of information to Noriega," Sen. David Boren (D-Okla), said...
...made available to National Security Council members, including the Secretaries of State and Defense; that Congress be told of all private individuals assisting in such activities; that all covert actions be subject to annual review. The House Intelligence unit is working on a similar agreement. But Oklahoma Democrat David Boren, chairman of the Senate committee, conceded that the new accord was not an "absolute, airtight insurance policy" against Iran-contra-style capers...
Viewers who have followed the Iranscam hearings have come to know not just Ollie and the lawyers but also a gallery of fascinating congressional characters who often were mere names before -- Inouye, Hamilton, Rudman, Mitchell, Boren, Hyde, Cohen, Hatch. Their questions, their demeanor and their quirks could be watched.They are now more recognizable than most of the "Seven Dwarfs" seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, who have largely been subjected to television's usual voice-over, snippety sound-bite techniques on the evening news. Of course, networks defend their sound bites by protesting how hard it is to condense...
...Security Agency will request from Congress to replace the compromised communications facilities and pursue other corrective measures. Meanwhile, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence recommended by a 15-to-0 vote to tear down the bug-riddled chancery at the new U.S. embassy in Moscow. Said Committee Chairman David Boren: "Demolish that building while we still can." Building a new one would cost an estimated $23 million more...