I k Clinton to testify in Cisneros trial Wefald: Sorry, ? WASHINGTON (AP) — In a move that could have subjected him to questions about his own fi delity and credi bility, President Clinton had agreed to testify as a defense wit ness at the sex- and-lies trial of former Housing Secretary Henry CLINTON Cisneros, lawyers said. The president was prepared to tell jurors he knew — before nam ing Cisneros to the housing post in 1993 — that the prospective Cabinet member had made pay ments to an ex-mistress, lawyers familiar with the situation said. Clinton did not think the past af fair should disqualify Cisneros, the lawyers old the Associated Press. Sept. 22 had been cleared on the president’s schedule for his testimony, which likely would have occurred at a location away from the trial such as the White House, the lawyers said. Cisneros struck a last-minute plea bargain, and there was no trial. The lawyers, who spoke only on condition of anonymity, said they understood the risks of let ting Clinton inject himself into a sex case so soon after his own im peachment trial, but they said he made clear he wanted to do it. Cisneros, who resigned in 1996, was charged with mislead ing the FBI during his background investigation about the size of payments he made to ex-mistress Linda Jones. Clinton was prepared to tell ju rors that Cisneros had disclosed the affair and the payments to him in 1993 and that the presi- Doctor to stand trial for murders, fraud SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Texas doctor charged with five mur ders will also stand trial on 22 fed eral charges of prescription fraud. Dr. Robert Allen Weitzel, 43, ap peared in U.S. District Court on Wednesday before Magistrate Judge Samuel Alba for arraignment on the 22 counts handed up two weeks £go by a federal grand jury. Weitzel pleaded not guilty to all counts. Alba scheduled a trial for Nov. 22. Weitzel has posted $100,000 bail after being arrested last week in Bay City, Texas, so the judge allowed him to remain free until the trial. According to the indictment, Weitzel prescribed morphine and Demerol for six different patients in 1995, but instead of administering the drug, he kept it for himself on 22 separate occasions. Weitzel is accused of pocketing 800 milligrams of Demerol and 360 milligrams of morphine. Also on Wednesday, Weitzel also made his initial appearance in a Davis County courtroom on five murder charges. Davis County prosecutors said Weitzel overmedicated five elderly patients who died within a two- week period at Davis Hospital and Medical Center in late 1995 and early 1996. He has a preliminary hearing on those charges Jan. 27. Weitzel, a psychiatrist, saw about 35 patients a month at the Red Butte Clinic near the Universi ty of Utah. He most recently worked in senior care at Matagor da General Hospital in Bay City. The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing sus pended Weitzel’s license last month after he ignored a Physi cians Licensing Board order to reg ister for a psychiatric examination at clinic in Topeka, Kan. The Texas hospital suspended his privileges last week pending resolution of the criminal charges filed against him. Need Birth Control? Call the Experts. 1-800-230-PLAN Call ■ LMHI and be connected to the nearest clinic *> www.pphouston.org Planned Parenthood® of Houston and Southeast Texas, Inc. Last Chance!!! r% * T Texas A&M Bowling Team Tryouts Scitturday 9:00 a.m. @ MSI 2:00 p.m. @ Triangle Bowl Sunday : 6:00 p.m. " Jolf Pen Bowl 1 11 . Must attend all places to have a chance for the team. s 45 tryout fee (to pay for lineage) For more information contact: Dawn Nichols 268-3056 (anytime) HEY AGS! Freebirds World Burrito is hiring full and part time positions NOW! 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Although there were earlier overtures, Cisneros’ lawyers for mally asked the president to testi fy a few months ago. Stephen Cillers, a New York University law professor, said Clinton’s appearance at the trial would have been a “double-edged sword” for both the defendant and star witness. “Every defendant looks to call people that have credibility, charisma and fame in order to im press the jury, so that would have been terrific,” Cillers said. But Clinton probably would have faced a grueling cross-exam ination about his affair with Mon ica Lewinsky and the fact that he was the first sitting president ever to be fined for lying in a court case, Cillers said. A judge fined Clinton more than $80,000 for false testimony in the Paula Jones sexual harass ment lawsuit. “Prosecutors would have been able to introduce evidence of Clin ton’s own falsity under oath and his misleading statements to the American people," Cillers said. “Frankly, if I were a lawyer for a client prepared to do that, I would tell him his conduct is reckless,” Cillers said. “It may be the pinnacle of friendship, but it is entirely self-destructive.” Kansas State president apologizesfmy “a Fipf AUSTIN (AP) — Kansas State University President Jon Wefald yesterday apologized for a letter he wrote to an online publica tion that said the University of Texas represents “incredible wealth and arrogance. ” “The letter certainly was not meant to offend anyone in Texas or the University of Texas,” Wefald said in his apology, which Kansas State released. “I have great admiration for the people of Tbxas and the University of Texas, which is certainly one of the greatest academic institutions in the nation and world. Again, l apologize. ” Wefald wrote this week to a reporter at the online edition of The Sporting News in response to a column that called Kansas State "pompous" and said the Bush disagrees with GOPs BUSH SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — In a rare dispute with Congress, Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush criticized a GOP plan to squeeze money from a pro gram for the working poor to meet budget targets. He also signaled his displeasure with trends that suggest Congress may exceed spending limits in place since the 1997 balanced- budget deal. “I don’t think they ought to bal ance their budget on the backs of the poor,” said the two-term Texas governor and Republican presidential front-runner. The GOP-led Congress is mulling several book keeping gimmicks to break a deadlock over spending priorities in time for Friday’s start of the fiscal year. One proposal accepted by Republican House leaders would produce $8 million in savings by spreading the earned income tax credit over 12 monthly payments rather than the lump sum now paid with tax refunds. Democrats say the tactic would be unfair, be cause it would siphon money from working fami lies who earn less than $30,000 a year. Bush agreed. “I’m concerned about the earned income tax credit,” Bush said, who is trying to build an elec tion coalition by blending traditional conservative values with moderate rhetoric. "I’m concerned for someone who is moving from near-poverty to middle class.” The self-professed “compassionate conserva tive” signaled in August that his long-awaited tax proposal would expand the earned income tax pro gram. Bush has delayed revealing his tax plan, in part to ensure that tax cuts to wealthy Americans are offset by relief for voters in the middle class and near-poverty. His remarks at a news conference during a swing through Silicon Valley marked the first time he has spoke against the spending plan. Bush has close ties to Congress and the GOP establishment, a point that his Democratic and Republican oppo nents could use against him if Republican law makers mishandle the politics of the budget debate. Indeed, the Congressional Budget Office says current Republican spending proposals would ex ceed two-year-old spending caps set for fiscal 2000 and eat into the Social Security surplus. Asked about the report. Bush said, “The ad ministration and Congress should hold to the spending caps.” He did not elaborate. Bush also: • Accused the Clinton administration of refus ing to help the high-technology industry deal with a laundry list of issues before Congress until he be gan courting the industry on the campaign trail. • Promised to debate his rivals, but only “when the people start paying attention.” Fellow GOP pres idential candidates, trailing him badly in polls and money-raising, want to test his handle on issues. Evans Library Lobby Closed OCTOBER 1 S M0 TH CIRCULATION DESK RELOCATION INFORMATION OCTOBER 1-10 The Evans Lobby Area will be closed for construc tion. Entrance to Evans Library will be rerouted through the Library Annex. The Circulation Desk will be relocated by the entrance of the 4 th floor skywalk. 4TEH Floor Circulation location will have limited services, but reserves desk will have full circulation services. 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