President Clinton’s speech to AFL-CIO in Las Vegas interrupted by man yelling: “To hell with Monica Lewinsky. Official White House transcript notes only “inaudible interruption.” . . . To defuse “longstanding gossip” concerning “a romantic relationship” between President and Barbra Streisand, singer not allowed to stay at White House when Hillary Clinton is out of town, reports National Journal. . . . Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R., Colo.): “There’s no question in my mind that there’s taxpayers’ money that’s paying for the private defense for President Clinton’s escapades, and that’s wrong.” . . . One-third of congressional staffers believe impeachment proceedings likely, according to Frederick/Schneiders research survey. . . . Clinton biographer David Marannis on item cut from his book: “[Clinton] consumed several brownies with hashish and marijuana in them. So that’s another way of not inhaling.” . . . Academy Awards host Billy Crystal: “Just last year, the White House was complaining there was too much sex in Hollywood. How times have changed!”
Fox News poll on 2000 presidential race: Texas Gov. George W. Bush trounces Al Gore 50 to 37 per cent, Gore beats Dan Quayle 50 to 30, and Gore bests Steve Forbes 45 to 37. But Forbes has gained 8 points since August. . . .New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (R.), asked about entering presidential race: “When I ran for mayor, I did not promise I would stay for four years.” . . . Gov. George Voinovich (R.) wins endorsement from National Education Association, at urging of Ohio chapter, for Senate bid. . . . California governor’s salary will increase 26 per cent after No– vember election. . . . Washington’ State voters may end racial preferences in November. Gov. Gary. Locke (D.) promises to fight initia-_ tive. Seattle-based companies Boeing and Starbucks might join him. . . . Michigan State Rep. Deborah Whyman (R.) put initiative repealing racial preferences on ballot.
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