Word: deaver
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...shrouded in obscurity. The character and competence of an Administration is often shaped by those who command offices in the West Wing of the White House. Such has been particularly the case with Ronald Reagan. In his first term, the fractious troika of James Baker, Edwin Meese and Michael Deaver exposed the often passive President to a wide diversity of opinion. In contrast, the ill-fated monolithic regime of Chief of Staff Donald Regan demonstrated that Reagan is far better served by a disparate team than a surrogate Prime Minister...
...Although Deaver is the second top-level Reagan official to be indicted on criminal charges,* he has earned a dubious renown for becoming the first former Government official to face charges resulting from an independent counsel's efforts. That distinction has palpable consequences: the indictment means the Federal Government will not reimburse Deaver for his staggering legal costs, now more than $500,000, unless his lawyers sue to recover them in the event that the charges are dismissed...
After initially asking for an independent counsel to look into his affairs and clear his name, Deaver blocked his indictment for three weeks by challenging the constitutionality of the 1978 Ethics in Government Act, which provides for such special prosecutors. Two lower courts dismissed his arguments, and Deaver's final appeal was turned down by Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist just hours before the grand jury returned the bill against...
Longtime Reagan Family Friend Nancy Reynolds is leading an effort to raise money for Deaver's defense, although she and others are not sure they will be able to come up with the $800,000 that will be necessary. Deaver's mentors in the White House could do no more than sympathize. Said the President: "Mike Deaver has been our friend for 20 years. Nancy and I will keep him and his family in our thoughts during these difficult times. We wish him well...
After intense preparation, Reagan holds a "dull" news conference -- but that was what he wanted. -- Deaver is indicted for perjury...