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Whitewater Scandal Widens: Associate Attorney-General Webb Hubbell Resigns

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The scandal surrounding President Clinton's involvement in the Whitewater real estate venture has taken a dramatic turn with the resignation of Associate Attorney-General Webb Hubbell. Hubbell, a close friend of the Clintons and senior partner in the Arkansas Rose Law Firm, cited an internal investigation into his personal expenses and billing practices as the reason for his departure. This development comes on the heels of the White House counsel's resignation just a week ago, and as the special counsel investigating Whitewater, Robert Fiske, continues to probe allegations of financial impropriety.

Key Takeaways:

  • Webb Hubbell, Associate Attorney-General, resigned from his position due to an internal investigation into his personal expenses and billing practices.
  • The Whitewater scandal has now claimed two top Clinton officials: Hubbell and White House counsel Bernard Nussbaum.
  • Hubbell was a senior partner in the Arkansas Rose Law Firm, where he worked alongside Hillary Clinton.
  • The investigation into Hubbell's activities at the Rose Law Firm is being led by special counsel Robert Fiske.
  • A central allegation in the Whitewater scandal is that Jim and Susan McDougal allowed money to be illegally funnelled from their failed savings and loan agency into Mrs. Clinton's 1984 re-election campaign coffers.
  • Hillary Clinton has acknowledged mistakes in handling the Whitewater matter, but maintains that the investigation will ultimately reveal little.

Statistics:

  • Over the past week, two top Clinton officials have resigned in connection with the Whitewater scandal.
  • Webb Hubbell has been linked to Whitewater through his association with the Rose Law Firm and his involvement in the internal investigation.
  • The special counsel, Robert Fiske, is investigating allegations of financial impropriety in the Whitewater scandal.
  • Mrs. Clinton has made a rare public statement on the matter, acknowledging mistakes in handling Whitewater.

Sources:

  • The Washington Post, Washington, Tuesday;
  • Reuters Photos

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