The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Transcript White House officials are attacking the latest subpoenas by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr. After a background report, two former prosecutors discuss the latest developments. A RealAudio version of this segment is available. Washington Post reporter, Dan Balz, discusses Kenneth Starr's press conference . The NewsHour's presidential historians discuss the importance of President Clinton's State of the Union address.
Experts debate the role of the independent counsel .
Shields and Gigot discuss the legal implications of the crisis. The legal implications of President Clinton's alleged affair. A discussion on the ramifications of the Paula Jones case on the office of the Presidency. Paula Jones's case goes before the Supreme Court . Character Above All Browse the NewsHour's coverage of the White House and legal issues The Shields and Gigot index page.