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Holbrooke at the UN (August 27, 1999)
"The question now is whether Mr. Holbrooke will be allowed to rebuild America's presence at the United Nations or whether more political obstructionism will make this impossible." (Washington Post)
Holbrooke's Daunting Task (August 11, 1999)
"When newly confirmed UN Amb. Richard Holbrooke takes his post in NY, he will face not only the conspicuous issue of US delinquencies in UN dues but also the deep divisions between the US and most of the rest of the UN membership." (Christian Science Monitor)
Senate Confirms Holbrooke to UN (August 4, 1999)
Associated Press article announcing the US Senate confirmation of Holbrooke as the new US representative to the UN, after making it through several "holds" on his nomination.
Senator Blocking Holbrooke Calls Albright the Real Villain (July 12, 1999)
New York Times article on Senator Grassley's "hold" on Holbrooke's nomination relating of the treatment of a former employee at the American Mission to the UN who is charged with leaking information about the UN.
Committee OKs Holbrooke Nomination (June 30, 1999)
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved Richard Holbrooke's nomination as chief ambassador to the UN. But the Senate still has to put its stamp on the deal.
Helms Has White House Worried About Its UN Nomination (June 17, 1999)
Senator Helms questions the "ethical baggage" of Holbrooke, as reported in the New York Times, delaying his nomination to be the US representative to the UN.
Holbrookes's Nomination Moving Forward (May 28, 1999)
According to this Washington Post article, progress is made toward Holbrooke's nomination as ambassador to the UN.
Holbrooke's U.N. Nomination Is Reported
Close to a Deal (April 20, 1999)
A report on an attempted deal between Senate leaders and the State Department in which Holbrooke's confirmation as US Delegate to the UN would be linked with support for the Helms-Biden bill.
Holbrooke on Hold (March 18, 1999)
William Safire looks at the Holbrooke issue as another move in the game of politics surrounding the U.N. in D.C.
More Details on Holbrooke Emerge as Senators Review Files (February 29, 1999)
Investigation into illegal lobbying is complicated by Holbrooke's role as a senior foreign-policy advisor to Clinton at the time.
Holbrooke to Pay $5,000, and Justice Dept. Ends Its Inquiry (February 10, 1999)
Article provides details and chronology of accusations.
Holbrooke Agrees to Pay $5,000 to End Influence Case (February 3, 1999)
Holbrooke's nomination still faces scrutiny by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Senate Is Told an Accord Is Near in Holbrooke Lobbying Inquiry (January 28, 1999)
Holbrooke is close to a deal with the Justice Department.
Holbrooke Denies That Embassy Visit Violated Lobbying Laws (January 23, 1999)
Clinton's nominee to the UN defends himself in his first public comments on the charges.
Clinton's U.N. Nominee Accused of Ethics Violation (January 21, 1999)
Allegations of dodgy business deals with the American Embassy in South Korea continue to threaten Holbrooke's UN nomination.
At the UN, a Pinch Hitter; Holbrooke's Benched for Now (December 23, 1998)
With Richard Holbrooke still under investigation by the Justice Department, Amb.Burleigh gets a chance to use his experience in Middle Eastern affairs during the Iraq crisis.
Inquiry on Lobbying Delays Holbrooke U.N. Nomination
Mr. Holbrooke is alleged to have violated Federal ethics laws by lobbying American diplomats overseas, thus delaying his nomination to become the US Permanent Representative at the UN.
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