Lott Recordings: Only Available Upon Request
Introductory segments of CBS Evening News, ABC World News Tonight, and NBC Nightly News
Identifier
lott_VHS_351
Creation Date
9-14-1998
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Description
Two-minute clip of "CBS Evening News" hosted by Dan Rather. Topics discussed include: congressional reaction to Kenneth Starr's report, Clinton White House focusing on the positives of the good economy and solid approval rating from the American public, Congress considering impeachment, censure, or pressure to resign, and Bob Schieffer reports that Congress is becoming increasingly frustrated with President Clinton's defense team and wants him to admit he lied to grand jury in Paula Jones case. Followed by a two-minute clip of "ABC World News Tonight" hosted by Peter Jennings. Topics discussed include: Congress's reaction to Starr Report and Senator Orrin Hatch offers his opinion on the situtation. Followed by two-minute clip of "NBC Nightly News" hosted by Tom Brokaw. Topics discussed include: congressional reaction to the release of the Starr Report and commentary offered by Senator Orrin Hatch, Representative Christopher Shays, and Leon Panetta.
Subject Headings (Library of Congress)
Clinton, Bill, 1946-; Impeachments; United States. Congress;
Relational Format
video recording
Extent
0:07:15
Original Format
videocassettes
Original Collection
Trent Lott Collection (MUM00656). Archives and Special Collections. University of Mississippi Libraries.
Finding Aid
Rights
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