Viktor says his wages have dropped substantially in the last five years .

his wages have dropped in the last five years .

Viktor says his wages have dropped substantially .


He ca n't even afford to take his family on a holiday .

He ca n't afford to take his family on a holiday .

He ca n't afford to take his family on holiday .


Exit polls show that Russians cast their ballots overwhelmingly based on their pocketbooks .

polls show that Russians cast their ballots based on their pocketbooks .

polls show Russians cast their ballots based on their pocketbooks .


Chechnya , even crime , paled by comparison .

Chechnya , crime , paled by comparison .


Oxsuna [ sp ] and Amaryna [ sp ] gambled on Yeltsin and say they will again .

Oxsuna and Amaryna gambled on Yeltsin and will again .

Oxsuna and Amaryna gambled on Yeltsin and they will again .


My life is simply better .

My life is better .
My life is better .
My life is better .


It 's not that I like him so much , but I do n't think it will get worse with him .

It 's not that I like him , but I do n't think it will get worse with him .


Lets just leave things the same .

Lets leave things the same .
Lets leave things the same .
Lets leave things the same .


The surge of support for General Alexander Lebed , though , seemed to reflect an equally deep desire for order .

The support for General Alexander Lebed seemed to reflect an desire for order .

The surge of support for Lebed seemed to reflect an desire for order .

The support for General Alexander Lebed , seemed to reflect an equally deep desire for order .


We 've had the dictators and now the bandits .

We 've had the dictators and the bandits .


Mr. Yeltsin captured 35 percent of the vote and Zyuganov nearly 32 percent .

Yeltsin captured 35 percent of the vote and Zyuganov nearly 32 .

Yeltsin captured 35 percent and Zyuganov 32 percent .

Mr. Yeltsin captured 35 percent of the vote and Zyuganov 32 percent .


We just need a normal , trustworthy person .

We need a normal , trustworthy person .
We need a trustworthy person .
We need a normal , trustworthy person .


This life is hard enough without all the instability and worry about tomorrow .

life is hard enough without the instability and worry about tomorrow .

life is hard without the instability and worry about tomorrow .

life is hard without instability and worry about tomorrow .


Like they do with most everything else , Russians took the election results in stride , hardly surprised and not necessarily looking forward to another politically charged few weeks .

Russians took the election results in stride , hardly surprised and not looking forward to another politically charged few weeks .

Russians took the results in stride , not looking forward to another politically charged few weeks .


Thirty percent of the population did n't vote .


What would I vote for ?

What would I vote for ?
What would I vote for ?
would I vote ?


I 'm an engineer , now a pensioner .

I 'm a pensioner .
I 'm a pensioner .
I 'm an engineer , a pensioner .


I live below the poverty line selling flowers .


But more than a million Russians - 1,142,000 , to be exact - were so fed up that they did vote for the uncandidate .

more than a million Russians did vote for the uncandidate .

But more than a million Russians - 1,142,000 - did vote for the uncandidate .


Mr. None of the Above came in in sixth on the ballot of 10 candidates .

None of the Above came in sixth on the ballot of 10 .


Claire Shipman , CNN , Moscow .

Claire Shipman , CNN , Moscow .
Claire Shipman , CNN .
Claire Shipman , Moscow .


Former Soviet Army General Alexander Lebed finished third with close to 15 percent of the vote .

Former Soviet Army General Alexander Lebed finished third with 15 percent .

Army Alexander Lebed finished third with 15 percent .

Former General Alexander Lebed finished third with 15 percent of the vote .


Democracy , of course , is new to Russia , but Russian voters appear to have sized up the candidates pretty much as voters in the West do , and the biggest issues were the economy and character .

Democracy is new to Russia , but Russian voters appear to have sized up the candidates as voters in the West do , and the biggest issues were the economy and character .

Russian voters have sized up the candidates pretty much as voters in the West do , and the biggest issues were the economy and character .

Democracy is new to Russia and the biggest issues were the economy and character .


CNN 's Claire Shipman reports from Moscow .


The Special Edition churns out what most Russians had already expected - round two , Yeltsin and Zyuganov .

The Special Edition churns out what most Russians had expected - round two , Yeltsin and Zyuganov .

most Russians had expected round two , Yeltsin and Zyuganov .

Russians had already expected Yeltsin and Zyuganov .


He may be running the presses for a liberal paper , but to Viktor Skyorastan [ sp ] , the news of Yeltsin 's lead was disappointing .

to Viktor Skyorastan , Yeltsin 's lead was disappointing .

He may be running a liberal paper , but to Viktor Skyorastan , the news of Yeltsin 's lead was disappointing .


He is a Zyuganov man .

He is a Zyuganov man .
He is a Zyuganov man .
He is a Zyuganov man .


Yeltsin promises a lot , but almost never comes through .

Yeltsin promises a lot , but never comes through .

Yeltsin promises , but never comes through .


Federal agents , state lawmakers , and others tried all kinds of ways to keep the Freemen talking through their 81-day standoff .

Federal agents , state lawmakers , and others tried to keep the Freemen talking through their 81-day standoff .

Federal agents , state lawmakers tried to keep the Freemen talking through their standoff .


The content of those talks was largely kept secret , but a Colorado legislator gave CNN 's Jim Hill an inside glimpse .

The content of those talks was kept secret , but a Colorado legislator gave CNN an inside glimpse .

The content was kept secret , but a Colorado legislator gave CNN 's Jim Hill an glimpse .

The content of those talks was kept secret , but a Colorado legislator gave Jim Hill an inside glimpse .


When Duke failed in his efforts to mediate a settlement , he placed the blame squarely on the Freemen , saying many of them were not political idealists , but simply criminals trying to avoid prosecution .

When Duke failed to mediate a settlement , he placed the blame on the Freemen , saying many of them were not idealists , but criminals trying to avoid prosecution .

When Duke failed to mediate , he placed the blame on the Freemen , saying many were not idealists , but criminals trying to avoid prosecution .

When Duke failed in his efforts to mediate , he placed the blame on the Freemen , saying many were criminals trying to avoid prosecution .


With the talks over , the Freemen resumed their armed patrols , but Freeman Edwin Clark reportedly became a key force inside the ranch .

With the talks over , the Freemen resumed their armed patrols , but Freeman Edwin Clark became a key force inside the ranch .

the Freemen resumed their armed patrols , but Freeman Edwin Clark became a key force .

the talks over , the Freemen resumed their patrols , but Freeman Edwin Clark became a key force inside the ranch .


Duke said he and the FBI had tried to convince Clark to be a leader and counter the fiery actions of other Freemen , but Clark , apparently , agonized .

Duke and the FBI had tried to convince Clark to be a leader and counter the actions of other Freemen , but Clark agonized .

the FBI tried to convince Clark to be a leader and counter the other Freemen , but Clark agonized .


He did n't want violence , but did n't want to turn people over to authorities , either .

He did n't want violence , but did n't want to turn people over , either .

He did n't want violence , but did n't want to turn people over to authorities .


The day the mediations failed , Clark told Duke over the phone he was near despair .

The day the mediations failed , Clark told Duke over he was near despair .

The day the mediations failed , Clark was near despair .


I 've got very little faith left in me , and when I finally give up is when things goes to hell in a handbasket .

I 've got little faith left in me , and when I give up is when things goes to hell in a handbasket .

I 've got little faith left , and when I finally give up things goes to hell .

I 've little faith in me , and when I give up things goes to hell .


It created a great deal of stress on him .


He was n't comfortable with that role initially , and , in fact , it took a couple of weeks for him to finally assert himself .

He was n't comfortable with that role , and it took a couple of weeks for him to assert himself .

He was n't comfortable with that role , and it took weeks for him to assert himself .

He was n't comfortable and it took weeks to assert himself .


Duke believes the turning point came when the Ward family and their two young girls left the ranch on June 6 .

the turning point came when the Ward family and their two girls left the ranch on June 6 .

Duke believes the turning point came when the Ward family left the ranch .

the turning point came when the Ward family left the ranch on June 6 .


Duke believes that success convinced Clark to press the others to surrender .

that convinced Clark to press the others to surrender .


Weeks before the 16 Freemen walked off their Montana ranch and into custody , their anger and threats spilled over in often heated negotiations .

Weeks before the 16 Freemen walked off their ranch and into custody , their anger and threats spilled over in negotiations .

before the Freemen walked into custody , their anger and threats spilled over in negotiations .

before the 16 Freemen walked off their Montana ranch and into custody , their anger and threats spilled over in negotiations .


On June 14 , they did .

On June 14 , they did .
June 14 , they did .
June 14 they did .


Jim Hill , CNN , Monument , Colorado .

Jim Hill , CNN , Monument , Colorado .
Jim Hill , CNN .
Jim Hill , Colorado .


You 're going to save my life by imprisoning me ?


Colorado State Senator Charles Duke recorded his mediation efforts .

Senator Charles Duke recorded his mediation .

Colorado State Senator Charles Duke recorded his efforts .


In a room with 12 armed Freemen , he said he listened as they called government officials citizen prostitutes who had no jurisdiction over them .

In a room with 12 armed Freemen , he listened as they called government officials citizen prostitutes who had no jurisdiction over them .

armed Freemen called government officials citizen prostitutes who had no jurisdiction over them .

12 armed Freemen said government officials had no jurisdiction over them .


I did n't stand up for this country to have a bunch of [ expletive deleted ] prostitutes put the American people out of here on their ass.

I did n't stand up for this country to have a bunch of prostitutes put people out of here on their ass.

I did n't stand up for this country to have prostitutes put the people out of here

I did n't stand up for this country to have the American people out here on their ass.


And they can take their [ expletive deleted ] warrants and shove them right up their [ expletive deleted ] where that 30.06 of mine is going to drill 'em .

they can take their warrants and shove them up their [ expletive deleted ] where that 30.06 is going to drill 'em .

they can take their warrants and shove them where that 30.06 is going to drill 'em .


Russ Landers is really getting agitated and I 'm not sure but what at some minute he 's going to say , `` And you 're one of them , ' and whip out his gun and plug me- I do n't think he would do that , but , certainly , the possibility is there .

Russ Landers is getting agitated and I 'm not sure but at some minute he 's going to say , `` you 're one of them , ' and whip out his gun and plug me- I do n't think he would do that , but the possibility is there .

Russ Landers is getting agitated and at some minute going to say , `` And you 're one of them , ' and whip out his gun and plug me- I do n't think he would , but the possibility is there .

Russ Landers is getting agitated and I 'm not sure he 's going to whip out his gun and plug me- .


On May 21 , the negotiations broke off.

On May 21 , the negotiations broke off.
On May 21 , the negotiations broke off.
May 21 the negotiations broke off.


It 's clear that the political contests are heating up here as the election approaches ; and added to the political mix of just normal election year politics are some other interesting factors , including Whitewater , a budding scandal over the use of the FBI potentially by the White House to uncover information about Republican rivals , and a whole lot more .

political contests are heating up as the election approaches ; and added to the mix of normal election year politics are factors including Whitewater , a scandal over the use of the FBI by the White House to uncover information about Republican rivals , and a lot more .

the political contests are heating up as the election approaches ; added to the mix are other factors , including Whitewater , a scandal over the use of the FBI potentially by the White House to uncover information about rivals .

the political contests are heating up as the election approaches ; added to normal election year politics are Whitewater , a budding scandal over the use of the FBI by the White House to uncover information about rivals , and more .


The result is a stronger showing in the polls for Bob Dole .

The result is showing in the polls for Bob Dole .


It was also the mistake of claiming the Soldiers and Sailors Act and active duty and all sorts of things like that .

It was also claiming the Soldiers and Sailors Act and active duty and of things like that .

It was also the mistake of claiming the Soldiers and Sailors Act and active duty .

It was also the mistake of claiming the Soldiers and Sailors Act and active duty and things like that .


The fact is , of course , Dole got a little boost by leaving the Senate ; and now we have a situation where the FBI files that have been used by the White House and sent back to the FBI have drawn criticism from Lou Freeh , the head of the FBI itself .

Dole got a boost by leaving the Senate ; and the FBI files used by the White House and sent back have drawn criticism from Lou Freeh , the head of the FBI .

Dole got a boost by leaving the Senate ; now FBI files that have been used by the White House have drawn criticism from Lou Freeh , head of the FBI .

Dole got a boost by leaving the Senate ; and the FBI files used by the White House have drawn criticism from Lou Freeh , head of the FBI .


And this is another factor on top of what will be an interesting Whitewater report when it 's released officially tomorrow by the Whitewater committee of Congress .

this is another factor of what will be an interesting report when released tomorrow by the Whitewater committee of Congress .

an Whitewater report 's released tomorrow by the Whitewater committee of Congress .

this is on top of an interesting report released officially tomorrow by the Whitewater committee of Congress .


Our understanding is that the Whitewater report indicates criminal charges should be considered for some senior administration officials .

Our understanding is that the report indicates criminal charges should be considered for administration officials .


Have you heard anything to that effect ?


Oh , yes .


The rumors are rampant , of course , over the weekend , with some of the document leaked , that as much as-- as many as two or three members of the White House staff could be or might be recommended for criminal prosecution .

The rumors are rampant , with some of the document leaked , that two or three members of the White House staff might be recommended for prosecution .

The rumors are some that two or three White House staff might be recommended for prosecution .

The rumors are rampant , with some of the document leaked , that three members of the White House staff might be recommended for criminal prosecution .


And , of course , there 's still this subterranean notion around that perhaps Mrs. Clinton-- Hillary Rodham Clinton herself , the first lady-- would be indicted if the allegations in this report are true .

there 's this notion that perhaps Hillary Rodham Clinton would be indicted if the allegations in this report are true .

perhaps Hillary Clinton would be indicted if the allegations in this report are true .

there 's still this subterranean notion that perhaps Hillary Rodham Clinton , would be indicted if the allegations are true .


Do you believe that , Steve , or are you a little skeptical ?

Do you believe that , or are you skeptical ?


You know , you just do n't know .

you just do n't know .
you just do n't know .
you just do n't know .


Joining me now to put some perspective on just what is going on in Washington , Steve Bell , who is the head of the Steve Bell Group .

Joining me to put some perspective on what is going on in Washington , Steve Bell , the head of the Steve Bell Group .

Joining me , Steve Bell , head of the Steve Bell Group .

Joining me now to put some perspective on Washington , Steve Bell , head of the Steve Bell Group .


It 's so unprecedented , and so much of this has been coming out in dribs and drabs that it 's just hard to tell .

It 's unprecedented , and much of this has been coming out in dribs and drabs that it 's just hard to tell .

It 's unprecedented , and has been coming out in dribs and drabs .

It 's unprecedented , and so much has been coming out in dribs and drabs that it 's hard to tell .


Certainly , between this and the FBI files and the next round of the trials on Whitewater down in Arkansas , the White House is going to be spending a lot of time on lawyers , and you do n't know how this will turn out , except they 're going to be pinned down , doing more legal work , probably , than campaign work inside the White House .

between this and the FBI files and the next round of the trials on Whitewater , the White House is going to be doing more legal work than campaign work .

between this and the FBI files and trials on Whitewater in Arkansas , you do n't know how this will turn out , they 're going to be doing more legal than campaign work inside the White House .

between this and the FBI files and the next round of the trials on Whitewater , the White House is going to be doing more legal work , than campaign work .


Whitewater 's been one problem for the presidency .


The other one , of course , reports about the FBI search of a number of people 's records , including those of past Republican officials .

The other one , reports about the FBI search of people 's records , including those of past Republican officials .

The other one about the FBI search of people 's records , including past Republican officials .

The other one , the FBI search of records of Republican officials .


Which one 's hurting the president more at this point ?

Which one 's hurting the president more ?


I really think you 're going to see more damage from the files and the FBI information that the White House retained .

I think you 're going to see more damage from the files and the FBI information that the White House retained .

I think you 're going to see more damage from the FBI information .

you 're going to see more damage from the files .


This is a breach that smells a lot--

This is a breach that smells
This is a breach
This breach smells


All right .


I regret that we have lost the ability to hear Steve ; and , in consequence , we will have to live without knowing his answer to that particular question , but it does n't matter , in a sense , because the president 's having a difficult time in the public opinion polls anyway .

we have lost the ability to hear Steve and we will have to live without knowing his answer to that particular question , but it does n't matter , because the president 's having a difficult time in the polls anyway .

we have lost Steve ; we will have to live without his answer to that question .

we lost the ability to hear Steve ; and we will have to live without knowing his answer to that question , but the president 's having a difficult time in the polls .


We 'll have Steve back next Monday morning to bring us a little bit more information .

We 'll have Steve back next Monday to bring us more information .

We 'll have Steve back Monday morning to bring us more .


He joins us every Monday morning .

He joins us every Monday .
He joins us every Monday .
He joins us every Monday .


Steve , good to have you with us.

Steve , good to have you with us.
good to have you
good to have you with us.


Glad to be here .

Glad to be here .
Glad to be here .
Glad to be here .


Now , the latest polls that I 'm seeing and hearing about indicate that Mr. Clinton 's lead over Bob Dole has narrowed to single digits .

the latest polls and indicate that Clinton 's lead over Dole has narrowed to single digits .

the latest polls indicate Mr. Clinton 's lead over Bob Dole has narrowed to single digits .


What 's going on ?

What 's going on ?
What 's going on ?
What 's going on ?


Well , I think we have to be careful about polls this far out from the election , but there 's no doubt that about three or four weeks ago , as we discussed before , the president 's momentum slowed drastically .

we have to be careful about polls this far from the election , but three or four weeks ago the president 's momentum slowed drastically .

we have to be careful about polls this far from the election , but there 's no doubt that about four weeks ago , the president 's momentum slowed .


It was n't just the Whitewater investigation and the convictions that Starr got down in-- Special Prosecutor Ken Starr got down in Arkansas .

It was n't just the Whitewater investigation and the convictions that Special Prosecutor Ken Starr got in Arkansas .

It was n't just Whitewater and the convictions Ken Starr got down in Arkansas .


The Clinton administration has announced it is going to expand funding for an experimental program called the Brownfield Project [ sp ] , designed to spur investment in abandoned industrial sites .

The Clinton administration is going to expand funding for the Brownfield Project , designed to spur investment in abandoned industrial sites .

The Clinton administration is going to expand funding for an experimental program called the Brownfield Project , designed to spur investment in abandoned industrial sites .


Commentator John Chambers applauds the move .


Many of these sites are located in inner city communities where the population is primarily composed of poor and working class minority groups .

Many of these sites are located in inner city communities where the population is composed of poor and working class minority groups .

Many sites are in inner city communities where the population is primarily poor and working class minority groups .

Many are located in inner city communities where the population is working class minority groups .


The idea is to develop solutions to the problems of urban blight caused in part by environmental policies that discouraged private investment in areas that had been hurt by contaminants from old industrial operations .

The idea is to develop solutions to the problems of blight caused by environmental policies that discouraged investment in areas that had been hurt by contaminants .

The idea is to develop solutions to the problems caused in part by policies that discouraged investment in areas hurt by contaminants from industrial operations .

The idea is to develop solutions to urban blight caused by environmental policies that discouraged private investment in areas hurt by contaminants from old industrial operations .


In addition to providing seed money for selected pilots , EPA set about the task of revising and clarifying its environmental clean-up and liability guidance to encourage buyers , lenders and developers to become involved in brownfield redevelopment projects .

In addition to providing money for pilots , EPA set about the task of revising and clarifying its environmental clean-up and liability guidance to encourage buyers , lenders and developers to become involved in brownfield projects .

In addition to providing seed money for pilots , EPA set about revising its environmental clean-up and liability guidance to encourage buyers , lenders and developers to become involved .

In addition to providing seed money , EPA set about revising its environmental clean-up and liability guidance to encourage buyers , lenders and developers to become involved in brownfield redevelopment .


It also spearheaded changes to the regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act to encourage greater participation by financial institutions .

It spearheaded changes to the regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act to encourage participation by financial institutions .

It spearheaded changes to the regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act to encourage participation .

It spearheaded changes to the Community Reinvestment Act to encourage greater participation by financial institutions .


The Clinton administration recently unveiled a new means to encourage brownfields redevelopment in the form of a tax incentive proposal .

The Clinton administration unveiled a means to encourage brownfields redevelopment in the form of a tax incentive proposal .

The administration unveiled a new tax incentive proposal .

The Clinton administration unveiled a new means to encourage brownfields redevelopment in a tax incentive proposal .


My 15 years of practice as an environmental lawyer has taught me many things .

15 years of as an environmental lawyer has taught me many things .

15 years as an environmental lawyer has taught me many things .


I realize that our collective lack of appreciation for the environment in the past has caused many of the problems we have today .

our lack of appreciation for the environment in the past has caused many of the problems we have today .

our lack of appreciation for the environment has caused problems .


I also recognize that excessive regulation , especially in the area of environmental clean-ups can , and has , impeded progress that might otherwise have been undertaken voluntarily .

excessive regulation has impeded progress that might have been undertaken voluntarily .

excessive regulation in environmental clean-ups has impeded progress .

excessive regulation in the area of environmental clean-ups has impeded progress that might have been undertaken voluntarily .


EPA 's brownfields action agenda represents an accommodation of interest in a way that creates incentives to do the right thing , not only for the environment , but for people hurt by the economic conditions that continue to prevail in many of the nation 's poor communities .

EPA 's agenda creates incentives to do the right thing , not only for the environment , but for people hurt by the economic conditions that prevail in many of poor communities .

EPA 's brownfields agenda creates incentives to do the right thing , not only for the environment , but for people hurt by the economic conditions in many poor communities .

EPA 's brownfields action agenda creates incentives to do the right thing , not only for the environment , but for people hurt by the conditions the nation 's poor communities .


It is time for Congress to get into the act by providing sources of funding for an integrated approach to solving the growing problem of urban blight .

It is time for Congress to get into the act by providing funding for solving the problem of urban blight .

It is time for Congress to get providing funding for solving the problem of urban blight .

It is time for Congress to get funding for an integrated approach to solving the problem of urban blight .


For 15 years , I have practiced environmental law in Washington , D.C.

For years , I have practiced environmental law in Washington , D.C.


If federal legislation is passed to help the administration carry out its brownfields redevelopment initiatives , it will be one of those rare occasions when Congress has elected to dance to EPA 's tune .

If legislation is passed to help carry out brownfields redevelopment initiatives , it will be one of those occasions when Congress has elected to dance to EPA 's tune .

If federal legislation is passed to help brownfields redevelopment , it will be one of those occasions when Congress has elected to dance to EPA 's tune .

If legislation is passed to carry out brownfields redevelopment initiatives , it will be rare .


John Chambers , an environmental lawyer in Washington , D.C.


My practice has taken me from the halls of Congress to the maze of offices at EPA 's headquarters and into the federal courts that ultimately decide the validity of EPA 's interpretation of its congressional mandates .

My practice has taken me from Congress to EPA 's headquarters and into the federal courts that decide the validity of EPA 's interpretation of its congressional mandates .

My practice has taken me from the Congress to EPA and into the federal courts that decide the validity of EPA 's interpretation of its congressional mandates .

My practice has taken me from Congress to the EPA and into the federal courts that decide the validity of EPA 's interpretation of congressional mandates .


In carrying out its role as primary protector of the environment , EPA dances to Congress ' tune .

In carrying out its role as protector of the environment , EPA dances to Congress ' tune .

In its role as primary protector of the environment , EPA dances to Congress ' tune .


Against this background , it is somewhat surprising that EPA would , on its own initiative , undertake a major new program as part of its brownfields action agenda .

it is surprising that EPA would undertake a new program as part of its brownfields action agenda .

it is surprising that EPA would , on its own initiative , undertake a major program as part of its brownfields agenda .

it is surprising that EPA would undertake a major new program as part of its brownfields agenda .


`` Brownfields ' is a term used to refer to abandoned industrial sites that are no longer in productive use due to environmental problems .

`` Brownfields ' is used to refer to industrial sites that are no longer in use due to environmental problems .

`` Brownfields ' is used to refer to abandoned industrial sites no longer in use due to environmental problems .

`` Brownfields ' is used to refer to abandoned industrial sites that are environmental problems .


They typically take the form of abandoned warehouses , factories or vacant , trash-strewn lots .

They take the form of abandoned warehouses , factories or vacant lots .

They take the form of warehouses , factories or vacant lots .


Those of us who live or work in cities pass by them daily .

Those who live or work in cities pass by them daily .


The Government Accounting Office estimates that there are more than 450,000 brownfield sites located across the country .

The Government Accounting Office estimates that there are more than 450,000 brownfield sites across the country .

The Government Accounting Office estimates there are 450,000 brownfield sites .

The Government Accounting Office estimates there are more than 450,000 brownfield sites across the country .


Aside from what Senator Dole alluded to , for the most part , Bob Dole ignored the Whitewater and FBI files - the controversies that is - as he spent a second straight day courting California voters .

Senator Bob Dole ignored the Whitewater and FBI files as he spent a second day courting California voters .

Bob Dole ignored the Whitewater and FBI files controversies as he spent a day courting California voters .


And , as our Bruce Morton explains , Dole 's strategy in the Golden State appears to be classic , as in the best Republican office is promoting a stronger defense .

Dole 's in the Golden State promoting a stronger defense .


I decided that I could put my career on the line , because I think America 's future 's on the line .

I could put my career on the line , because America 's future 's on the line .

I put my career on the line , because America 's future 's on the line .


That 's how important it is.

That 's how important it is.
That 's how important it is.
That 's how important it is.


So I decided to role the dice , and I rolled the dice , and now it 's up to you .


Crowd reactions ?

Crowd reactions ?
reactions ?
reactions ?


Here are a few taken at random .

Here are a few taken at random .
Here are a few .
Here are a few .


The guy has some ideas .

The guy has ideas .
The guy has ideas .
The guy has ideas .


I think that 's part of the problem with a lot of politicians today .

I think that 's part of the problem with politicians today .

that 's the problem with politicians today .


They want to be president , but they do n't really seem to have an idea what they want to do when they get there , except to be president .

They want to be president , but they do n't have an idea what they want to do when they get there .

They want to be president , but they do n't seem to have an idea what they want to do there .

They want to be president , but they do n't have an idea what they want to do , except to be president .


He 's very down to earth and I thought was very true to what the American people really want .

He 's down to earth and true to what the American people want .

He 's down to earth and was true to what the people want .

He 's down to earth and I thought was true to what American people want .


They want to have security in their lives .

They want to have security .
They want security .
They want to have security .


This Lockheed plant in Sunnyvale , California , is working on the THAD [ sp ] missile , a more sophisticated version of the Patriot anti-missile used in the Gulf War .

This Lockheed plant in Sunnyvale is working on the THAD missile , a more sophisticated version of the Patriot anti-missile used in the Gulf War .

This Lockheed plant is working on the THAD missile , a more sophisticated version of the Patriot .

This Lockheed plant in Sunnyvale , California , is working on the THAD missile , a more sophisticated Patriot anti-missile .


Earlier , Dole stopped to visit a volunteer fire station , noting that both his father and grandfather had been firefighters .

Dole stopped to visit a fire station , noting that his father and grandfather had been firefighters .

Dole stopped to visit a volunteer fire station , noting that his father and grandfather had been firefighters .


Dole used this stop to say that Clinton 's defense policies have hurt California .

Dole used this to say that Clinton 's defense policies have hurt California .

Dole used this to say that Clinton 's policies have hurt California .

Clinton 's defense policies hurt California .


At other stops on this tour , he 'll say other Clinton policies have done the same thing in other areas .

At other stops , he 'll say other Clinton policies have done the same thing in other areas .

he 'll say other policies have done the same in other areas .

he 'll say other Clinton policies have done the same thing .


From here , for instance , he goes to talk about agriculture .

From here he goes to talk about agriculture .

From here , he goes to talk about agriculture .


Bruce Morton , CNN , Sunnyvale , California .


But employment is down to about 10,000 , compared with 25,000 in 1986 .

But employment is down to 10,000 , compared with 25,000 in 1986 .

employment is about 10,000 , compared with 25,000 in 1986 .


Dole accused President Clinton of dragging his feet on missile defense .

Dole accused Clinton of dragging his feet on missile defense .

Dole accused President Clinton of dragging his feet on defense .


Mr. Clintons opposition to a missile defense is one of the most negligent , short-sighted , irresponsible and potentially catastrophic policies in history .

Mr. Clintons opposition to a missile defense is one of the most negligent , short-sighted , irresponsible and catastrophic policies in history .

Mr. Clintons opposition to a missile defense is negligent , short-sighted , irresponsible and potentially catastrophic .


And Dole said it encourages terrorists to think about missile attacks .


From Libya to Iraq to Iran to North Korea and elsewhere , a rogues gallery of terrorists and aggressive anti-American regimes , I believe , are in effect being encouraged by the administration 's attitude .

From Libya to Iraq to Iran to North Korea and elsewhere , terrorists and anti-American regimes are being encouraged by the administration 's attitude .

terrorists and aggressive anti-American regimes are being encouraged by the administration 's attitude .

From Libya to Iraq to Iran to North Korea , a rogues gallery of terrorists and aggressive anti-American regimes , are being encouraged by the administration 's attitude .


Dole made it clear that he would speed development of this plant 's THAD and of missile defense in general .

Dole would speed development of this plant 's THAD and of missile defense in general .

Dole would speed development of THAD and of missile defense .


He also noted that people often do n't believe what politicians say and linked that with his decision to leave the U.S. Senate .

He noted that people do n't believe what politicians say and linked that with his decision to leave the Senate .

He noted that people often do n't believe politicians and linked that with his decision to leave the Senate .

He noted that people do n't believe politicians and linked that with his decision to leave the U.S. Senate .


Once again , a breaking story here - an F-18 fighter has crashed and burned 25 miles northeast of St. Louis , Missouri - apparently , operated by McDonnell Douglas , the manufacturer of the aircraft .

an F-18 fighter has crashed and burned 25 miles northeast of St. Louis , Missouri , operated by McDonnell Douglas , the manufacturer of the aircraft .

an F-18 fighter has crashed 25 miles northeast of St. Louis - operated by McDonnell Douglas , the manufacturer .


With more on that , we turn to the Pentagon and our Jamie McIntyre .

With more we turn to the Pentagon and Jamie McIntyre .


Jamie , apparently they were trying to test out some kind of retro-fitting to this older C model .

they were trying to test out some kind of retro-fitting to this model .

they were trying out some retro-fitting to this model .

they were trying to test some retro-fitting to this older C model .


Do we know anything about the nature of those tests ?

Do we know anything about those tests ?
Do we know anything about those tests ?
Do we know anything about those tests ?


No , I do n't at this point , Miles .


We 've made some inquiries to McDonnell Douglas .

We 've made inquiries to McDonnell Douglas .


We called several times , and they have , at this point , not been willing to talk to us.

We called several times , and they have not been willing to talk to us.


All they 'll say is that they 'll have to get back to us.

they say they 'll have to get back to us.


All right .


CNN 's Jamie McIntyre at the Pentagon - thanks for the details on that .

Jamie McIntyre at the Pentagon - thanks .


And we , of course , will continue to keep you posted on this story .

And we will continue to keep you posted on this story .


Jamie , what do you have there ?

what do you have there ?
what do you have ?
Jamie , what do you have ?


Well , very little additional information to add at this point , Miles , although Pentagon sources tell us this was not a U.S. military plane - that apparently , it was an older F-18 that had once been used by the Navy , but was now being leased back to McDonnell Douglas , who was using it for its own purposes .

little information at this point , although Pentagon sources tell us this was not a military plane - it was an older F-18 that had been used by the Navy , but was now being leased back to McDonnell Douglas , who was using it for its own purposes .

Pentagon sources tell us this was not a military plane - it was an F-18 once used by the Navy , but leased back to McDonnell Douglas .

Pentagon sources tell us this was not a U.S. military plane , it was an older F-18 once used by the Navy , but now being leased back to McDonnell Douglas for its own purposes .


Pentagon sources here tell us that the pilot of the plane , whose fate we still do n't know , was apparently a McDonnell Douglas test pilot , not a U.S. military pilot .

Pentagon sources tell us that the pilot of the plane , whose fate we still do n't know , was a McDonnell Douglas test pilot , not a military pilot .

the pilot , whose fate we do n't know , was a McDonnell Douglas pilot , not U.S. military .

Pentagon sources tell us that the pilot , whose fate we still do n't know , was a McDonnell Douglas test pilot .


Other than that , sources here confirm that they 've heard the reports that the F-18 crashed in a residential area northeast of St. Louis , Missouri , in the town of Bethalto , Illinois , and that- of course , St. Louis is the headquarters of McDonnell Douglas , where the F-18 is manufactured .

sources confirm that they 've heard reports that the F-18 crashed in a residential area in the town of Bethalto , Illinois and that- St. Louis is the headquarters of McDonnell Douglas , where the F-18 is manufactured .

sources confirm the reports that the F-18 crashed in a residential area northeast of St. Louis , in Bethalto , Illinois , St. Louis is the headquarters of McDonnell Douglas where the F-18 is manufactured .

the F-18 crashed in a residential area northeast of St. Louis , Missouri , the headquarters of McDonnell Douglas , where the F-18 is manufactured .


McDonnell Douglas right now is working on a new model - a new , improved F-18 model .

McDonnell Douglas is working on a new , improved F-18 model .

McDonnell Douglas is working on a new F-18 .


This , however , was not one of those EF models - this was an older C model plane .

This was not one of those EF models - this was an older C model plane .

This was not EF - this was an older C model .

This was not one - this was an older C model plane .


And we 're still waiting for details on whether the pilot escaped injury - was able to eject , and whether or not anyone was hurt on the ground .

we 're waiting for details on whether the pilot escaped injury , and whether anyone was hurt on the ground .

we 're waiting for details on whether the pilot and whether anyone was hurt on the ground .

we 're still waiting on whether the pilot escaped injury , and whether or not anyone was hurt on the ground .


Miles ?


And we have late word at this hour that Dr. Jack Kevorkian has , apparently , attended the 31st suicide .

Dr. Jack Kevorkian has attended the 31st suicide .


And joining us by the telephone now is Geoffrey Fieger , Dr. Kevorkian 's attorney .

joining us by telephone is Geoffrey Fieger , Dr. Kevorkian 's attorney .


Who was she ?

Who was she ?
Who was she ?
Who was she ?


She was 67-year-old woman who had suffered for years from a disease known as springo mayalia [ sp ] , which destroys the spinal cord .

She was 67-year-old woman who had suffered from springo mayalia , which destroys the spinal cord .

She was 67-year-old woman who suffered for years from springo mayalia , which destroys the spinal cord .


She described it as having hundreds or thousands of ice picks tearing into her body .

She described it as thousands of ice picks tearing into her body .

She described it as having thousands of ice picks tearing into her body .


She was treated for years at the Ohio State University pain clinic .

She was treated at the Ohio State University pain clinic .


It is an incurable disease , and she has been counseling with Dr. Kevorkian for about six months .

It is incurable , and she has been counseling with Dr. Kevorkian for six months .


Mr. Fieger , can you tell us how long Ms. Hamilton had been in contact with Dr. Kevorkian ?

Mr. Fieger , how long Ms. Hamilton had been in contact with Dr. Kevorkian ?


About six months .


OK.


And where was the body found ?

where was the body found ?
where was the body found ?
where was the body found ?


It was n't found anywhere .

It was n't found anywhere .
It was n't found anywhere .
It was n't .


Mr. Fieger , are you with us ?

Mr. Fieger , are you with us ?
Mr. Fieger , are you with us ?
Mr. Fieger ?


It was brought by her best friend to the Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Detroit- excuse me , in Pontiac , Michigan , where doctors confirmed the death and treated the family with a lot of dignity and respect and compassion .

It was brought by her friend to the Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital , where doctors confirmed the death and treated the family with dignity and respect and compassion .

It was brought to the Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac , Michigan , where doctors confirmed the death and treated the family with respect .

It was brought by her friend to the Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac , Michigan , where doctors confirmed the death and treated the family with respect and compassion .


All right , Mr. Fieger , thank you so much for joining us.

thank you for joining us.
thank you for joining us.
Mr. Fieger , thank you


We 've been speaking with Geoffrey Fieger , who is Dr. Jack Kevorkian 's attorney .

We 've been speaking with Dr. Jack Kevorkian 's attorney .

We 've been speaking with Geoffrey Fieger , Dr. Kevorkian 's attorney .

We 've been speaking with Geoffrey Fieger , Dr. Jack Kevorkian 's attorney .


Yes , I am.


Thank you for joining us.

Thank you for joining us.
Thank you for joining us.
Thank you


Sure .


First of all , can you confirm that Dr. Kevorkian was present at this suicide ?

can you confirm Dr. Kevorkian was present at this suicide ?


Yes .


Dr. Kevorkian and other members , including other physicians , were present , and assisted Betty Lou Hamilton [ sp ] of Columbus , Ohio , tonight end her years of suffering from a horrible disease that was destroying her spinal cord .

Dr. Kevorkian and other physicians assisted Betty Lou Hamilton end her suffering from a disease that was destroying her spinal cord .

Dr. Kevorkian and other physicians assisted Betty Lou Hamilton of Columbus , Ohio , end her suffering from a disease destroying her spinal cord .


Can you tell us a little bit more about Ms. Hamilton ?

Can you tell us more about Ms. Hamilton ?

Can you tell us a more about Ms. Hamilton ?


The abortion issue is turning out to be especially divisive for Republicans in Texas .

The abortion issue is divisive for Republicans in Texas .

abortion is divisive for Republicans in Texas .


It appears the party there is headed for a showdown at the state convention .

the party is headed for a showdown at the state convention .


If she 's not for the family , that 's what we 're here for .


Delegates were asked to sign this pledge by anti-abortion advocates seeking to send a majority of their own delegates to San Diego .

Delegates were asked to sign this pledge by anti-abortion advocates seeking to send their own delegates to San Diego .

Delegates were asked to sign this pledge by anti-abortion advocates seeking to send their delegates to San Diego .

Delegates were asked to sign this pledge by anti-abortion advocates seeking to send a majority .


But Hutchison has received a vote of confidence from the other Texas senator , Phil Gramm , who says , if Hutchison does n't go , neither will he .

Hutchison has received a vote of confidence from Texas senator Phil Gramm who says , if Hutchison does n't go , neither will he .

the other Texas senator says if Hutchison does n't go , neither will he .

But Hutchison received a vote of confidence from the other Texas senator , Phil Gramm , who says , if Hutchison does n't go , neither will he .


I think we have heard from a very small minority , and unfortunately , they 're bullies .

we have heard from a minority , and they 're bullies .

we have heard from a small minority , and they 're bullies .

we heard from a minority and they 're bullies .


Bill Price , head of the Texans United for Life , has spearheaded the fight against Hutchison .

Bill Price has spearheaded the fight against Hutchison .

Bill Price , head of Texans United for Life , spearheaded the fight against Hutchison .


In a reference to Gramm 's low-budget Democratic challenger , Price says if Gramm does n't go , some in the party wo n't mind .

Price says if Gramm does n't go , some wo n't mind .

In reference to Gramm 's Democratic challenger , Price says if Gramm does n't go some in the party wo n't mind .


Maybe he should buy a little white pickup and drive around Texas during the convention .

he should buy a white pickup and drive around Texas during the convention .

he should buy a pickup and drive around Texas during the convention .

he should buy a little pickup and drive around Texas during the convention .


Anti-abortion activists in other states have had success in getting a majority of their own delegates to the national convention .

Anti-abortion activists in other states have had success in getting their own delegates to the national convention .

Anti-abortion activists in other states have had success in getting their delegates to the convention .

Anti-abortion activists in other states had success getting a majority of their delegates to the national convention .


Hutchison could be the highest-ranking official to be shut out .


State party elders are pleading for unity .


As our Paul Caron explains , the outcome will determine who will get to help to choose the party 's nominee this August .

the outcome will determine who will help to choose the party 's nominee this August .

the outcome will determine who will get to choose the party 's nominee .

the outcome will determine who will choose the party 's nominee this August .


We 've got some differences , and I want to mediate- help mediate that dispute and see if we can come out united for November , and that 's my goal .

We 've got differences , and I want to help mediate that dispute and see if we can come out united for November .

We 've got differences , and I want to mediate that dispute and see if we can come out united .

We 've some differences , we can come out united for November , and that 's my goal .


Texas Governor George W. Bush says he wo n't tolerate a fight or even an embarrassment of keeping Senator Hutchison out .

Texas Governor George W. Bush says he wo n't tolerate a fight or an embarrassment of keeping Hutchison out .

George W. Bush says he wo n't tolerate keeping Hutchison out .

Texas Governor George W. Bush says he wo n't tolerate a fight .


There is no compromise as far as Kay Hutchison goes .

There is no compromise as far as Kay Hutchison .


She ought to be a delegate to the national convention .

She ought to be a delegate to the convention .


Hutchison 's following here may still think Kay is OK , but the controversy is n't the running start the state Republicans wanted in heading to the national convention .

Hutchison 's following here may think Kay is OK , but the controversy is n't the start the state Republicans wanted .

the controversy is n't the start the state Republicans wanted heading to the convention .

Hutchison 's following here may think Kay is OK , but the controversy is n't the start the Republicans wanted heading to the national convention .


Senator Hutchison did receive a warm welcome , though , from the crowd here .

Senator Hutchison did receive a warm welcome from the crowd here .


But some delegates say , since Bob Dole made his plea for tolerance on the abortion issue in the Republican Party , that the stakes for them are even higher .

some delegates say , since Bob Dole made his plea for tolerance on the issue in the Republican Party , the stakes for them are higher .

delegates say , since Bob Dole made his plea for tolerance on the issue in the Party , the stakes for them are higher .

But since Bob Dole made his plea for tolerance on abortion in the Republican Party , the stakes for them are even higher .


Paul Caron , CNN , San Antonio , Texas .


Texas anti-abortion activists have taken a stand and drawn a line in the sand on the state Republican Party 's position on abortion .

Texas anti-abortion activists have taken a stand and drawn a line in the sand on the state Republican Party 's position .

anti-abortion activists have drawn a line on the state Republican Party 's position .

Texas anti-abortion activists have drawn a line in the sand on the state Republican Party 's position .


This convention has decided to stand up and say , `` We 're not sending pro-aborts to San Diego to fight to change our party platform .

This convention has decided to say , `` We 're not sending pro-aborts to San Diego to change our platform .

This convention decided `` We 're not sending pro-aborts to San Diego to change our platform .

This convention has decided to say , `` We 're not sending pro-aborts to San Diego to change our party platform .


And the problem they face is Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison .

the problem is Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison .

they face Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison .


I think a tolerance provision is very important for the Republican Party .

a tolerance provision is important for the Republican Party .

tolerance is important for the Republican Party .

a tolerance provision is important for the Party .


That has some Republicans wanting to block Hutchison out of the national convention as a delegate .

That has some Republicans wanting to block Hutchison out of the national convention .

That has some Republicans wanting Hutchison out of the national convention .


She should be pushed out .

She should be pushed out .
She should be pushed out .
She should be pushed out .


I totally agree with that .

I agree with that .
I agree .
I agree with that .


The junk bond market heating up as well .

The junk bond market heating up .
The junk bond market heating up .
The junk bond market heating up .


Companies have issued $ 19 billion of junk bonds so far this year .

Companies have issued $ 19 billion of junk bonds this year .


Sales of junk bond mutual funds are outpacing corporate bonds , while government , municipal and mortgage bond mutual funds are reporting a net outflow of money .

Sales of junk bond mutual funds are outpacing corporate bonds , while government , municipal and mortgage bond mutual funds are reporting a net outflow .

Sales of junk mutual funds are outpacing corporate bonds , while government , municipal and mortgage bond mutual funds are reporting a net outflow of money .


High yields are vastly outperforming other bonds .

High yields are outperforming other bonds .


Fixed income experts say investors are chasing yield , but they 're also looking for a way to diversify portfolios .

Fixed income experts say investors are chasing yield , but also looking to diversify portfolios .

Fixed income experts say investors are chasing yield , but they 're also looking to diversify portfolios .


When K-Mart recently issued $ 1 billion of convertible preferred securities that yielded 7.75 percent , buyers were waiting in line .

When K-Mart issued $ 1 billion of convertible preferred securities that yielded 7.75 percent , buyers were waiting in line .

When K-Mart recently issued securities that yielded 7.75 percent , buyers were waiting in line .


What makes a more efficient portfolio , to add this asset class to an existing portfolio .

makes a more efficient portfolio to add this asset class .

What makes a more efficient portfolio , to add this to an existing portfolio .


And , we 're seeing some of that , we believe , in- in terms of these very high weekly cash flows into the high-yield sector of the bond market .

we 're seeing some of that in terms of high weekly cash flows into the high-yield sector of the bond market .

we 're seeing that in these cash flows into the high-yield sector of the bond market .

we 're seeing that in these high weekly cash flows into the high-yield sector of the bond market .


Quality is getting better in the high-yield sector .

Quality is getting better in the sector .


That 's because corporate cash flows are improving due to a strong economy .

That 's because corporate cash flows are improving .


Experts say this year 's pace is not likely to beat the record reached in 1993 , but investor demand will remain robust .

this pace is not likely to beat the record reached in 1993 , but investor demand will remain robust .

Experts say this pace is not likely to beat 1993 , but demand will remain robust .


Kathleen Behof , CNN Financial News , Chicago .


That 's a gain of 70 percent from a year ago .


The New York Stock Exchange is looking into whether the Bank of New York gave preferential treatment to large investors .


Earlier this week , in a conference call with analysts , the bank said it boosted credit card reserves by $ 350 million .

in a conference call , the bank said it boosted credit card reserves by $ 350 million .

in a conference call with analysts the bank said it boosted credit card reserves by $ 350 million .


The problem - that conference call took place before the markets closed .

that took place before the markets closed .

The problem - that call took place before the markets closed .


The news was not released to the public until after the closing bell .

The news was not released until after the closing .

The news was not released to the public until after the closing .

The news was released to the public after the closing bell .


That , of course , gave big investors an unfair advantage in trading of stock .

That gave big investors an advantage in trading of stock .

That gave big investors an unfair advantage .

That gave big investors an unfair advantage in trading stock .


Bank of New York today said it regrets the move and is taking steps to prevent a recurrence .

Bank of New York said it regrets the move and is taking steps to prevent a recurrence .


Victory for small pharmacies all across the country .

Victory for small pharmacies across the country .


A federal judge today approved a $ 351 million settlement against big drug makers .

A federal judge approved a $ 351 million settlement against big drug makers .


That deal would also give small pharmacies the same drug discounts offered to HMOs , hospitals and mail order retailers .

That deal would give small pharmacies the same drug discounts offered to HMOs , hospitals and mail order retailers .

That deal would give small pharmacies the same discounts offered to hospitals and mail order retailers .


The first settlement , struck in May , did not give the drug stores equal access to pricing deals .

The first settlement did not give the drug stores equal access to pricing deals .

The settlement struck in May did not give equal access to pricing deals .

The first settlement in May , did not give the drug stores equal pricing deals .


Kathleen Behof reports from Chicago .

Kathleen Behof reports from Chicago .
Kathleen Behof reports .
Kathleen Behof reports from Chicago .


Retailers , drug makers , cable companies - they 're all issuing high-yield bonds at a frantic pace .

Retailers , drug makers , cable companies - they 're issuing high-yield bonds at a frantic pace .

Retailers , drug makers , cable companies 're issuing high-yield bonds .


The amount of junk issued so far this year is up 72 percent from last year .

The amount of junk issued this year is up 72 percent from last year .

The junk issued so far this year is up 72 percent from last year .


Companies , especially media , telecommunications and cable , need money to fund growth .

telecommunications and cable need money to fund growth .

Companies , especially media , telecommunications and cable , need to fund growth .


Many of these companies had done initial public offerings of stock last year .

Many of these had done initial public offerings of stock last year .

Many companies had done public offerings of stock last year .

Many of these companies had initial public offerings of stock last year .


They are so capital-intensive though , they need more cash to go forward - building wire , building cable and bringing television programming all- to- to countries all over the world .

They are so capital-intensive , they need more cash to go forward and to countries all over the world .

They are capital-intensive , they need more cash - building wire , cable and television programming .

They need more cash to go forward - building wire , building cable and bringing television programming to countries all over the world .


They 're having an easy time finding buyers .


Hello , I 'm Carolyn O'Neil and welcome to On The Menu .

I 'm Carolyn O'Neil welcome to On The Menu .


You know with summer officially upon us , it 's time to head outdoors and fire up the backyard grill .

with summer upon us , it 's time to head outdoors and fire up the backyard grill .

with summer upon us , it 's time fire up the backyard grill .

with summer officially upon us , it 's time to fire up the backyard grill .


It 's very difficult to test the temperature , the internal temperature of a hamburger .

It 's difficult to test the internal temperature of a hamburger .

It 's difficult to test the internal temperature .


So the best surrogate that we 've found is the color of the meat and if you cook your hamburger or if you ask for your hamburger brown in the middle , you really cut your chances , your risk of getting E. Coli 157H7 or some of the other E. coli .

the best surrogate is the color of the meat and if you cook or ask for your hamburger brown in the middle , you cut your risk of getting E. Coli 157H7 or other E. coli .

the best surrogate is the color and if you cook your hamburger brown in the middle , you cut your risk of getting E. Coli .

the best surrogate is the color of the meat and if you cook hamburger or ask for your hamburger brown in the middle , you cut your risk of getting E. Coli 157H7 or other E. coli .


And with more than just burgers on the grill , it 's important to pick up skills in cooking other meats .

with more than burgers on the grill , it 's important to pick up skills in cooking other meats .


The Pork Producers Council recommends using a meat thermometer to make sure pork is cooked to an internal temperature of at least 155 degrees .

The Pork Producers Council recommends using a meat thermometer to make sure pork is cooked to an internal temperature of 155 degrees .

The Pork Producers Council recommends using a meat thermometer to make sure pork is cooked to 155 degrees .

The Pork Producers Council recommends using a meat thermometer to make sure pork is cooked to at least 155 degrees .


Then you can learn the tongue test .

you can learn the tongue test .
Then you can learn the tongue test .
you can learn the tongue test .


I will take my tongs or my fork and I 'll simply touch the surface of the pork chop , as I 'm doing here to this chop I just took off the grill .

I will take my tongs or my fork and touch the surface of the pork chop .

I will take my tongs and I 'll touch the surface of the pork chop .

I take my fork and touch the surface of the pork chop , .


If there 's a little bit of give , just like that , I know that they 're done perfectly .

If there 's a bit of give , they 're done perfectly .

If there 's a little bit of give they 're done perfectly .

If there 's a little bit of give , they 're done perfectly .


If there 's a lot of give to the pork chop , that means you need to put it back on the grill and if it 's real hard , then you know you 've gone too far .

If there 's a lot of give , you need to put it back on the grill and if it 's real hard , you 've gone too far .

If there 's a lot of give , you need to put it back on the grill .


It not only gets you out of that hot kitchen , but according to the Barbecue Industry Association , 91 percent of folks say that they like to cook outdoors because they love the taste of grilled foods .

according to the Barbecue Industry Association , 91 percent of folks say they like to cook outdoors because they love grilled foods .

It not only gets you out , but according to the Barbecue Industry Association , 91 percent of folks love grilled foods .

It not only gets you out of that hot kitchen , but according to the Barbecue Industry Association , 91 percent of folks say they cook outdoors because they love the taste of grilled foods .


But cooking outside means moving further from the refrigerator and that means you have to pay closer attention to summer food safety .

cooking outside means you have to pay attention to food safety .

cooking outside means moving further from the refrigerator and that you have to pay attention to food safety .

cooking outside means moving further from the refrigerator and you have to pay closer attention to food safety .


It 's summertime and the grilling 's easy .


But whether you 're flipping fish or a backyard burger , summer is no time to relax when it comes to food safety .

whether you 're flipping fish or a burger , summer is no time to relax when it comes to food safety .


It 's not clear whether picnicking and backyard cookouts are to blame , but according to the United States Department of Agriculture , there is an increase in reported cases of many food-borne illnesses between May and September .

whether picnicking and backyard cookouts are to blame , according to the United States Department of Agriculture , there is an increase in food-borne illnesses between May and September .

It 's not clear whether cookouts are to blame , but according to the United States Department of Agriculture , there is an increase in cases of food-borne illnesses between May and September .


So to keep summer foods safe , here are some timely tips .

to keep summer foods safe , here are some tips .


When cooking ground beef , make sure it 's thoroughly cooked .

When cooking beef , make sure it 's thoroughly cooked .


Undercooked hamburger can be a source of the deadly bacteria E. coli 0157H7 .

Undercooked hamburger can be a source of E. coli 0157H7 .

Undercooked hamburger can be a source of E. coli .


A national survey shows that managed care health plans are a bargain compared to more traditional health insurance and for some patients they are easier to use .

A survey shows that managed care health plans are a bargain compared to traditional health insurance and for some patients they are easier to use .

A survey shows that managed health plans are a bargain compared to traditional insurance and easier to use .

A survey shows managed care health plans are a bargain compared to traditional health insurance and for some easier to use .


But as CNN Medical Correspondent Dan Rutz reports , not all doctors think HMOs are good for their patient 's health .

But not all doctors think HMOs are good for their patient 's health .

not all doctors think HMOs are good for their patient 's .


She says she 's one of the few doctors around willing to lock horns with the managed care establishment , because she has cut all ties to it.

she 's one of the few doctors willing to lock horns with the establishment , because she has cut all ties to it.

she 's one of the few doctors willing to lock horns with the managed care establishment , because she has cut ties

she 's one of few doctors willing to lock horns with the managed care establishment , because she has cut ties to it.


I had a year contract , and it was so bad that I would come home crying almost every night , telling my husband about this patient or that , or-

I had a contract , and it was so bad that I would come home crying , telling my husband about this patient or that

it was so bad that I would come home crying every night


Deerfield quit in disgust over common managed care practices , such as paying bonuses to doctors for not referring patients to specialists , creating roadblocks that lead to delayed or denied care , and so-called `` gag rules , ' preventing doctors from telling patients about treatments not automatically covered by the HMO .

Deerfield quit over common practices , such as paying bonuses to doctors for not referring patients to specialists , creating roadblocks that lead to delayed or denied care , and rules preventing doctors from telling patients about treatments not covered by the HMO .

Deerfield quit over practices , such as paying bonuses to doctors for not referring patients to specialists , creating roadblocks and gag rules , preventing doctors from telling patients about treatments .

Deerfield quit over common managed care practices , such as paying bonuses for not referring patients to specialists , creating roadblocks that lead to delayed care , and preventing doctors from telling patients about treatments not covered by the HMO .


At a time when nearly nine out of ten doctors are under at least one managed care contract , Deerfield is becoming a rare breed among doctors .

At a time when nine out of ten doctors are under at least one managed care contract , Deerfield is becoming a rare breed .

when nine out of ten doctors are under managed care contract , Deerfield is becoming a rare breed .

when nearly nine out of ten doctors are under at least one managed care contract , Deerfield is becoming a rare breed .


And , in fact , people that are normally patient advocates are discouraged , either because of the gag law , or because of peer pressure .

patient advocates are discouraged , either because of the gag law , or peer pressure .

patient advocates are discouraged either because of the gag law or peer pressure .


As more and more doctors sign up with managed care plans for economic survival , Deerfield says she 'll take her chances on the outside .

As more doctors sign up with managed care plans for economic survival , Deerfield 'll take her chances on the outside .

As more and more doctors sign up with managed care , Deerfield 'll take her chances on the outside .

As doctors sign up with managed care plans for economic survival , she 'll take her chances .


She says she 'd rather quit medicine entirely than practice on terms she cannot accept .

she 'd rather quit medicine than practice on terms she cannot accept .


Dan Rutz , CNN , Los Angeles .

Dan Rutz , CNN , Los Angeles .
Dan Rutz , CNN .
Dan Rutz , Los Angeles .


This doctor saved a man 's life - not with medicine , but by taking on the insurance bureaucracy that had given up on him .

This doctor saved a man 's life by taking on the insurance bureaucracy that had given up on him .

This doctor saved a man by taking on the bureaucracy that had given up on him .

This doctor saved a life by taking on insurance bureaucracy .


And I told him that I had a hard time dealing with a 39-year-old person who wants to live , and just not even trying .

I told him that I had a hard time with a 39-year-old person who wants to live , and not trying .

I had a hard time with a 39-year-old who wants to live , and not trying .

I told him that I had a 39-year-old person who wants to live .


Steven Herod was dying of heart failure , which had caused his stomach to swell to grotesque proportions .

Steven Herod was dying of heart failure , which had caused his stomach to swell .

Steven Herod was dying of heart failure , which caused his stomach to swell to grotesque proportions .


Herod says his HMO considered his condition too complicated and too expensive to handle .

his HMO considered his condition too complicated and too expensive .

his HMO considered his condition too complicated and expensive .

his HMO considered his condition too complicated and expensive to handle .


They told you it was not-

They told you it was not-
They told you it was not-
it was not-


-They told me it was not treatable , and they just- you know , they basically did n't want to have anything to do with me , I 'll tell you the truth .

-They told me it was not treatable , and they basically did n't want to have anything to do with me .

-They told me it was not treatable , and they did n't want to have anything to do with me .


What they did n't tell him was that if he got some very experienced surgeon , who had- you know , who could do this fancy kind of surgery , that that was a possibility .

they did n't tell him that if he got some experienced surgeon , who could do this kind of surgery , that that was a possibility .

they did n't tell him that if he got some surgeon who could do this surgery , that was a possibility .

they did n't tell him that if he got some experienced surgeon , that that was a possibility .


Deerfield , who was on duty when Herod arrived in the hospital emergency room , went to bat for him , and with the help of a congressional aide , found the money to pay for his life-saving operation .

Deerfield , on duty when Herod arrived in the emergency room , went to bat for him and with the help of a congressional aide , found the money to pay for his operation .

Deerfield was on duty when Herod arrived , went to bat for him , and with a congressional aide , found the money to pay for his operation .

Deerfield , on duty when Herod arrived in the emergency room , and a congressional aide , found the money to pay for his life-saving operation .


Sunday will be a day for Greeks to remember their long-time former prime minister , Andreas Papandreou .

Sunday will be a day for Greeks to remember their former prime minister , Andreas Papandreou .

Sunday Greeks remember Andreas Papandreou .

Sunday Greeks remember their former prime minister , Andreas Papandreou .


He has died at the age of 77 after months of failing health .

He died at 77 after months of failing health .


He had open-heart surgery in London in 1988 .


After leaving the hospital , he arrived back in Greece in true Papandreou style - with his young mistress , a former airline flight attendant , at his side .

he arrived back in Greece with his young mistress , a former airline flight attendant .

he arrived back in Greece with his mistress at his side .

he arrived back in Greece in true Papandreou style - with his young mistress , a former airline flight attendant .


He divorced his wife and declared this mistress the new first lady of Greece .

He divorced his wife and declared this mistress the new first lady .

He divorced and declared this mistress the new first lady of Greece .


He married her a year later .

He married her a year later .
He married her later .
He married a year later .


Scandals about his private life he could fight off.


It was a political scandal that forced Papandreou out of power .

a political scandal forced Papandreou out of power .


In 1989 , he was accused of helping to embezzle hundreds of millions of dollars .

In 1989 , he was accused of helping to embezzle millions of dollars .


With the scandal hanging over his head , and the economy turning sour , the socialists fell out of favor and Papandreou became Greece 's former prime minister .

With the scandal , and the economy turning sour , the socialists fell out of favor and Papandreou became Greece 's former prime minister .

With the scandal and the economy turning sour , Papandreou became Greece 's former prime minister .

With the scandal and the economy turning sour , the socialists fell out of favor and Papandreou became Greece 's former prime minister .


It was a title he would not hold for long .


In 1992 , he was cleared of any connection to the financial scandal and was once again elected prime minister .

In 1992 , he was cleared the financial scandal and was again elected prime minister .

he was cleared of any connection the scandal and was elected prime minister .

In 1992 , he was cleared of any connection to the financial scandal and was again elected prime minister .


CNN 's David Compton now joins us with a look back at a colorful and controversial political figure .

CNN 's David Compton joins us with a look back at a colorful and controversial political figure .

David Compton joins us with a look at a controversial political figure .

CNN 's David Compton now joins us with a look a controversial political figure .


But time had mellowed the fiery Papandreou .

time had mellowed Papandreou .
time had mellowed Papandreou .
time mellowed Papandreou .


He still knocked heads with European and U.S. leaders , but his rhetoric had been toned down .

He knocked heads with leaders , but his rhetoric had been toned down .

He knocked heads with European and U.S. leaders , but his rhetoric had been toned down .


He even began to court the approval and economic help of other Western nations , and talked of privatizing some state-run industries .

He began to court the economic help of other Western nations , and talked of privatizing state-run industries .

He began to court the help of Western nations , and talked of privatizing some industries .

He began to court the approval and economic help of other Western nations , and talked of privatizing state-run industries .


In his final years , Papandreou shied away from public appearances and Cabinet meetings became less and less frequent .

In his final years , Papandreou shied away from public appearances and Cabinet meetings became less frequent .

Papandreou shied away from public appearances and Cabinet meetings .

In his final years , Papandreou shied away from appearances and Cabinet meetings became less frequent .


In the end , it was failing health , not political rivals , that ended the Papandreou era .

it was failing health that ended the Papandreou era .

failing health , not political rivals , ended the Papandreou era .


David Compton , CNN , reporting .

David Compton , CNN , reporting .
David Compton , CNN .
David Compton , CNN .


Andreas Papandreou was educated in the United States at Harvard .

Andreas Papandreou was educated at Harvard .


He became a power player in Greek politics in 1974 , when he founded the socialist Pasok party .

in 1974 he founded the socialist Pasok party .


He would rule the socialists with an iron grip for more than two decades .

He would rule the socialists for more than two decades .

He would rule the socialists for two decades .


In 1981 , he took the nation by storm .

In 1981 , he took the nation by storm .
In 1981 , he took the nation by storm .
In 1981 , he took the nation by storm .


His socialists came to power in a landslide election victory and Andreas Papandreou was Greek prime minister .

His socialists came to power in a landslide election victory and Papandreou was Greek prime minister .

His socialists came to power and Andreas Papandreou was prime minister .

His socialists came to power in a landslide election victory and Andreas Papandreou was prime minister .


At various times , he vowed to pull Greece out of NATO and the European Union , promises he never kept but which won him fanatical support at home .

he vowed to pull Greece out of NATO and the European Union , promises he never kept but which won him support .

he vowed to pull Greece out of NATO and the European Union , promises he never kept but which won him support at home .


Health problems sapped some of his once boundless energy .

Health problems sapped some of his energy .

Health problems sapped his once boundless energy .


Ted Kaczynski has a new home while he awaits his first trial on attacks linked to the Unabomber .

Ted Kaczynski has a new home while he awaits trial on attacks linked to the Unabomber .

Ted Kaczynski awaits his trial on attacks linked to the Unabomber .


The Montana recluse has been transported to California amid heavy security .

The Montana recluse has been transported to California .

The recluse has been transported to California .


He arrived at about 11 Pacific time Sunday morning at Mather [ sp ] Field about 15 miles east of Sacramento .

He arrived Sunday morning at Mather Field 15 miles east of Sacramento .

He arrived Sunday morning at Mather Field 15 miles of Sacramento .


Officers took the Unabomb suspect into an armored vehicle and drove in a seven-car motorcade to Sacrament 's County jail .

Officers took the suspect into an armored vehicle and drove in a seven-car motorcade to County jail .

Officers took the suspect into an armored vehicle and drove in a motorcade to Sacrament 's jail .

Officers took the suspect into an armored vehicle in a seven-car motorcade to Sacrament 's County jail .


While he 's charged with some very egregious crimes , his conduct in custody has been quite the contrary .

While he 's charged with some egregious crimes , his conduct in custody has been the contrary .

charged with egregious crimes , his conduct in custody has been the contrary .

While he 's charged with egregious crimes , his conduct in custody has been quite the contrary .


He 's very placid , calm , sedentary , all the time .

He 's placid , calm , sedentary , all the time .


Does nothing more than read .

Does nothing more than read .
Does nothing more than read .
Does nothing more than read .


Kaczynski occupies a cell on the eighth floor with a window that provides a view of Sacramento , a town where two Unabomb victims died .

Kaczynski occupies a cell on the eighth floor with a view of Sacramento , where two Unabomb victims died .

Kaczynski occupies a cell with a a view of Sacramento , where two Unabomb victims died .

Kaczynski occupies a cell with a view of Sacramento , a town where two Unabomb victims died .


We may have seen the last new pictures of Kaczynski .

We may have seen the last pictures of Kaczynski .

We may have the last new pictures of Kaczynski .


Plans call for trips to court to begin in a garage beneath the county jail and end in a garage beneath the federal courthouse , places where cameras are not allowed .

Plans call for trips to court to begin in a garage beneath the county jail and end in a garage beneath the federal courthouse , where cameras are not allowed .

Plans call for trips to begin in a garage beneath the jail and end in a garage beneath the courthouse , places where cameras are not allowed .

trips to court begin in a garage beneath the county jail and end in a garage beneath the federal courthouse , where cameras are not allowed .


Kaczynski faces charges contained in a 10-count federal indictment naming him as the person responsible for transporting bombs and bomb parts from Montana to California and mailing them to victims .

Kaczynski faces charges contained in a 10-count indictment naming him as the person responsible for transporting bombs and bomb parts from Montana to California and mailing them to victims .

Kaczynski faces charges naming him responsible for transporting bombs and bomb parts and mailing them to victims .

Kaczynski faces a 10-count federal indictment for transporting bombs and bomb parts from Montana to California and mailing them to victims .


In all , the Unabomb task force says the Unabomb suspect was responsible for some 23 injuries and three deaths over a 17-year period .

the Unabomb task force says the suspect was responsible for 23 injuries and three deaths over a 17-year period .

the Unabomb suspect was responsible for 23 injuries and three deaths over a 17-year period .

the task force says the suspect was responsible for 23 injuries and three deaths over a 17-year period .


With the help of CNN affiliate KCRA , our Don Knapp joins us now live from Sacramento with a look at what 's next .

Don Knapp joins us live from Sacramento with a look at what 's next .


Jill , back to you .


Thanks very much , Don .

Thanks , Don .
Thanks , Don .
Thanks very much .


Jill , Ted- Theodore Kaczynski is not very far from us right now .

Theodore Kaczynski is not far from us right now .


He 's in the building behind me .

He 's in the building behind me .
He 's in the building behind .
He 's in the building behind me .


He 's up on the eighth floor in a jail cell .

He 's on the eighth floor in a cell .
He 's on the eighth floor in a cell .
He 's on the eighth floor in a cell .


It 's the Sacramento County Jail , where he has been since about mid-day today .

It 's the Sacramento County Jail , where he has been since mid-day .

It 's the Sacramento County Jail , where he has been since mid-day today .


But as close as we are , it is unlikely we will have any more photo ops- as a sheriff 's sergeant said to me earlier today , any more photo ops of the man known as the Unabomb suspect .

it is unlikely we will have any more photo ops of the man known as the Unabomb suspect .

it is unlikely we will have more photo ops- as a sheriff 's sergeant said to me , of the Unabomb suspect .


A U.S. marshal 's jet plane brought Kaczynski from Montana a day earlier than expected .

A U.S. marshal 's plane brought Kaczynski a day earlier than expected .

A marshal 's plane brought Kaczynski from Montana earlier than expected .

A U.S. marshal plane brought Kaczynski from Montana a day earlier than expected .


Following a hearing in Helena Friday , marshals here said Kaczynski would arrive Monday evening .

Following a hearing Friday , marshals here said Kaczynski would arrive Monday evening .

Following a hearing in Helena , marshals said Kaczynski would arrive Monday .

Following a hearing in Helena Friday , marshals said Kaczynski would arrive Monday .


The fuss over secret FBI files inside the White House grew louder today .

The fuss over FBI files inside the White House grew louder .

The fuss over FBI files inside the White House grew louder today .


One key Republican now contends some of the records contain private taxpayer documents .

One Republican contends some of the records contain private taxpayer documents .

One Republican contends some records contain taxpayer documents .

One Republican now contends the records contain private taxpayer documents .


FBI files are one thing - that 's bad enough .


But IRS files are worse .

IRS files are worse .
IRS files are worse .
IRS files are worse .


Don Alexander was the IRS commissioner under President Richard Nixon .

Don Alexander was the IRS commissioner under Richard Nixon .

Don Alexander was IRS commissioner under Nixon .

Don Alexander was the IRS commissioner under President Nixon .


Nixon used the IRS to dig up dirt on political opponents .

Nixon used the IRS to dig up dirt on opponents .


Alexander then helped pass post-Watergate reforms to prevent that from happening again .

Alexander helped pass post-Watergate reforms to prevent that from happening again .

Alexander helped pass reforms to prevent that from happening again .


I do n't want some clowns in the White House , however high they might be , to go back to some days that I thought were finished forever in this country .

I do n't want clowns in the White House to go back to days I thought were finished .

I do n't want the White House to go back to days that I thought were finished .

I do n't want the White House , to go back to days that I thought were finished in this country .


I was dumb enough and naive enough to believe that Watergate and some of its abuses could not happen again .

I was dumb and naive to believe that Watergate and some of its abuses could not happen again .

I was naive to believe that Watergate could not happen again .

I was naive to believe that Watergate abuses could not happen again .


Now , I question that belief .

Now , I question that belief .
I question that belief .
I question that belief .


It 's unclear exactly what IRS records actually made their way to the White House , how many files are involved , or how they got there in the first place .

It 's unclear what IRS records made their way to the White House , how many files are involved , or how they got there .

It 's unclear what IRS records are involved , or how they got there .


Officials are still trying to track all of the FBI files that ended up at the White House .

Officials are trying to track the files that ended up at the White House .

Officials are still trying to track the FBI files .

Officials are trying to track FBI files that ended up at the White House .


If true , some White House staffers could face criminal inquiries .

If true , some staffers could face criminal inquiries .


Last week , a source close to former White House security chief Craig Livingstone told CNN that the White House still has n't released the names of at least five other key Republicans whose FBI files they obtained .

a source told CNN that the White House has n't released the names of at least five other Republicans whose FBI files they obtained .

a source close to former White House security chief Craig Livingstone told CNN that the White House has n't released the names of five Republicans whose files they obtained .

a source close to former White security chief Craig Livingstone told CNN that the White House still has n't released the names of at least five Republicans whose files they obtained .


The White House says it 's turned over everything it has .

The White House says it 's turned over everything .


On Monday , Republican Congressman William Clinger requested that the White House provide still more documents on the affair , including records of any reprimands of Livingstone .

Republican Congressman William Clinger requested that the White House provide more documents on the affair , including records of any reprimands of Livingstone .

Republican Congressman William Clinger requested more documents , including records of any reprimands of Livingstone .

Republican Congressman William Clinger requested the White House provide more documents .


Sources tell CNN that Livingstone was reviewed months ago by an administration official for talking about the sensitive background reports .

Sources tell CNN that Livingstone was reviewed by an administration official for talking about the background reports .

Sources tell CNN that Livingstone was reviewed by an official for talking about the reports .

Livingstone was reviewed by an administration official for talking about the sensitive background reports .


It all heats up further this week .

It all heats up this week .
It all heats up further .
It heats up further .


Two congressional committees plan for the first time to hear public testimony from the White House officials involved .

Two congressional committees plan to hear public testimony from the White House officials involved .

Two committees plan to hear testimony from White House officials .


Sources say some will have to be subpoenaed to testify .

Sources say some will have to be subpoenaed .


Mark Feldstein , CNN , Washington .

Mark Feldstein , CNN , Washington .
Mark Feldstein , CNN .
Mark Feldstein , Washington .


A post-Watergate law makes it illegal for anyone to look at your tax papers without permission .

A law makes it illegal for anyone to look at your tax papers without permission .

A law makes it illegal to look at tax papers without permission .


CNN 's Mark Feldstein looks into this growing election-year embarrassment for the White House .

Mark Feldstein looks into this embarrassment for the White House .

Mark Feldstein looks into this election-year embarrassment for the White House .


Secret files obtained by the White House on officials from Republican administrations allegedly included IRS as well as FBI records .

files obtained by the White House on officials from Republican administrations included IRS as well as FBI records .

files on officials from Republican administrations allegedly included IRS as well as FBI records .

files obtained on officials from Republican administrations allegedly included IRS as well as FBI records .


In a letter to FBI Director Louis Freeh , Republican Senator Charles Grassley says his Judiciary Committee staff discovered IRS documents while reviewing the controversial files .

Republican Senator Charles Grassley says his staff discovered IRS documents while reviewing the files .

In a letter to FBI , Senator Charles Grassley says his Committee discovered IRS documents while reviewing the files .


Grassley wants an explanation .

Grassley wants an explanation .
Grassley wants an explanation .
Grassley wants an explanation .


The FBI declined to comment to CNN.

The FBI declined to comment
The FBI declined to comment
The FBI declined to comment


White House Spokesman Mark Fabiani said he does n't know if any of the disputed files also include confidential tax information , because the White House has now returned all of its files to the FBI .

White House Spokesman Mark Fabiani said he does n't know if any of the files include confidential tax information , because the White House has returned all files to the FBI .

White House Spokesman Mark Fabiani does n't know if any of the files include tax information , because the White House has returned all its files to the FBI .

White House Spokesman Mark Fabiani does n't know if any of the files include tax information , because the White House returned its files to the FBI .