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Government

Apr. 16, 1999

Starr: Act Is Constitutionally Dubious

WASHINGTON - Portraying himself as a proud foot soldier following the well-intentioned but misguided marching orders of the statute that made him a household name, independent counsel Kenneth W. Starr on Wednesday urged a key Senate panel not to renew the controversial Independent Counsel Act when it expires June 30. The three federal judges who appoint independent counsels also testified and shed some light on their role in a somewhat mysterious, much-maligned process.

By Daniel A. Shaw
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        WASHINGTON - Portraying himself as a proud foot soldier following the well-intentioned but misguided marching orders of the statute that made him a household name, independent counsel Kenneth W. Starr on Wednesday urged a key Senate panel not to renew the controversial Independent Counsel Act when it e...

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