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There's no relief yet for the Lewinsky grand jury. After Wednesday's suggestion that Ken Starr might be close to wrapping things up by calling the President to testify, Thursday sees a likely second appearance by Bruce Lindsey. The presidential aide came close to citing executive privilege last time round -- if he does it for real, a long, convoluted showdown in the courts may begin...
...Which would no doubt leave grand jurors agreeing with the words of Lewinsky attorney William Ginsburg: "We welcome the truth, and we would do anything to get this over." So would Monica -- her unpaid legal fees are already said to be in the six figures, rocketing up toward the $200,000 mark...
...speak to the matter "sooner rather than later," President Clinton has decided it is nearing the time to lay down his cards. Top White House lawyer David Kendall opened conversations with Ken Starr Tuesday about the terms and conditions of any possible presidential appearance in front of the grand jury. Since Clinton's testimony is likely one of the last elements the prosecutor would present, the very fact that the parties are in negotiation seems to indicate that Starr is close to wrapping his case -- as Trent Lott will be relieved to note...
...protracted negotiations with William Ginsburg were a walk through the stacks compared to Kendall, a crack attorney who is likely to fight over every clause and phrase of any deal. But it may be that our long national episode of "Jerry Springer" is nearing the end -- of its grand jury phase, at least...
...talk but I hate to interrupt Groucho. I spoke in public last year in Portland when I asked for a raise in salary but I don't think anyone heard me. I make a practice of speaking every time Chico makes a grand slam, so you can look for another speech in 1937. Regret I can't get Zeppo in this wire. HARPO MARX Culver City, Calif...