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THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL


February 12, 1999

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0 Regional Commentators
The Senate more narrowly rejects Article Two alleging obstruction of justice. (2/12)

Regional Commentators
The Senate overwhelmingly rejects Article One -- Perjury before the grand jury. (2/12)



February 11, 1999

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0 Debating Witnesses
Two Congress-watchers look at where the Senate stands as they prepare to vote on the two articles of impeachment. (2/11)



February 9, 1999

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The Senate votes to keep their final deliberations closed to the public. (2/9)

Trial analysis
Kwame Holman reports on the final votes and discussions before the Senate closed its doors and began deliberations. (2/9)

Analysis of Senate's vote to close deliberations. (2/9)



February 8, 1999

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0 Trial analysis
Listen to excerpts from Monday's closing arguments from the House managers and White House Counsel Ruff. (2/8)
Listen to analysis of the closing arguments and the growing controversy surrounding Sidney Blumenthal's testimony. (2/8)



February 5, 1999

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0 Witness Depositions
The "Trial Excerpts" of Monica Lewinsky's, Vernon Jordan's and Sidney Blumenthal's depositions. (2/5)




February 4, 1999

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0 Trial Analysis
Highlights from today's debate and votes in the impeachment trial. (2/4)


In a flurry of votes, the Senate elected not to hear from Monica Lewisky in person, but to allow use of videotaped depositions in the case. (2/4)



February 2, 1999

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0 Political Wrap
A look at the depostions of three witnesses and the search for an end to the trial. (2/2)



January 25, 1999

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A closer look at the 57-43 vote against opening the Senate's deliberations to the public. (1/25)



January 22, 1999

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0 Q&A
Legal analysis of the factual disputes discussed in the first day of the question period. (1/22)



January 21, 1999

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Former Senator Dale Bumpers closing statement in the president's defense.

Defending the President
David Kendall completes the case against obstruction.



January 20, 1999

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0 Defending the President
Cheryl Mills opens the case against obstruction.
Gregory Craig argues against the perjury charge.



January 19, 1999

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0 The White House Consel
Charles Ruff opens the president's defense with a two-hour overview of the case.



January 16, 1999

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0 Closing Arguments
Rep. Henry Hyde closes the House's arguments to the U.S. Senate.
Rep. George Gekas defends the work of the House managers.

Political Wrap
Rep. Canady wraps up the constitutional standards.
Rep. Graham explores the precedents for removal.
Rep. Buyer compares the president's case to those in other courts.



January 15, 1999

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0 Making the Case
Rep. Bob Barr ties the evidence and law together to accuse the president.
Rep. George Gekas begins outlining the legal grounds for removing the president.
Rep. Chris Cannon on what is legally obstruction of justice.
Rep. Steve Chabot on the laws surrounding perjury.

The Prosecutions Case
Rep. Bill McCollum brings the House's factual presentation to a close.



January 14, 1999

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0 Supporting the President
Rep. James Rogan argues President Clinton is guilty of perjury.
Rep. Asa Hutchinson lays out the case that the president obstructed justice.
Rep. Ed Bryant presents the background leading up to the alleged illegal activity.

Making the Case
Rep. James Sensenbrenner outlines the House's argument.

Chairman Hyde
The lead prosecutor opens the case against the president.

Trial Documents
The House files its final rebuttal to President Clinton's defense filed by his legal team.



January 13, 1999

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0 Trial Documents
The White House issues a point-by-point rebuttal of the charges levied by the House managers.



January 11, 1999

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0 Trial Documents
The House managers outline the case against the president in a 105-page "trial memorandum".
The White House issues a 13-page rebuttal of the articles of impeachment.



January 8, 1999

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0 Senate Votes
Kwame Holman reports on the floor discussion and vote on the bipartisan agreement.



January 7, 1999

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0 Political Wrap
Kwame Holman reports on the ceremonies and debates surrounding the first day.

RealMedia Highlights
Following analysis of the historic day, the Senate is sworn in by Chief Justice Rehnquist - In RealAudio.
Chief Justice Rehnquist and 100 senators take oaths in preparation for the impeachment trial - In RealVideo.
The presentation of the articles of impeachment and analysis of what to expect next - In RealAudio and RealVideo.

Articles of Impeachment
The full text of the articles of impeachment presented by Rep. Henry Hyde to the Senate.

 

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