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House Judiciary Committee Releases Edited Tapes of Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp

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The House Judiciary Committee voted to release edited copies of tapes made by Linda Tripp of her conversations with Monica Lewinsky. The tapes will be made public next week, along with transcripts of grand jury testimony from prominent witnesses, including Vernon Jordan and Secret Service agents. The release of the documents is part of the ongoing investigation into the White House sex scandal and may lead to impeachment hearings. Democrats on the committee fought for limits on the investigation, but Republicans prevailed, potentially expanding the scope of the inquiry.

Key Takeaways:

  • The House Judiciary Committee voted to release edited copies of tapes made by Linda Tripp of her conversations with Monica Lewinsky, which will be made public next week.
  • The release of the documents is part of the ongoing investigation into the White House sex scandal and may lead to impeachment hearings.
  • Democrats on the committee fought for limits on the investigation, but Republicans prevailed, potentially expanding the scope of the inquiry.
  • The committee voted to release transcripts of grand jury testimony from prominent witnesses, including Vernon Jordan, Clinton secretary Betty Currie, and Secret Service agents.
  • The release of transcripts of grand jury testimony of three unnamed witnesses was postponed at the request of Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr.
  • Democrats unsuccessfully requested access to additional documents from Starr, including 20 boxes of materials that were withheld.

Statistics:

  • 20 boxes of materials withheld by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr
  • Estimated number of tape recordings made by Linda Tripp (exact number not specified)
  • 3 unnamed witnesses whose grand jury testimony transcripts were postponed

Sources:

  • Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services (c) 1998
  • House Judiciary Committee (committee votes and releases)
  • Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr (request for withholding documents)
  • Democrats on the committee (Rep. John Conyers, Rep. Martin Meehan)

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