Former House postmaster admits embezzlement
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Rota, the House postmaster from 1972 to 1992, pleaded guilty to charges of embezzlement and conspiracy on Jul 19, 1993. Rota gave two congressmen more than $30,000 for political favors. House and Ways Committee Chmn Rostenkowski is being investigated for his role in the scandal.
Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
Officials and employees, Cases, Investigations, United States. Congress. House, Embezzlement, Rostenkowski, Dan, Rota, Robert V.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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Murayama admits botching quake relief
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Japanese Premier Murayama admitted that he mismanaged relief efforts after the 7.2 earthquake that devastated Kobe on Jan 17, 1995. The Japanese government had been criticized for delays in disbursing military troops and accepting foreign assistance.
Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
Japan, Public relations, Natural disasters, Disaster relief, Kobe, Japan, Murayama, Tomiichi
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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