Successor to Starr sworn in

Washington - Mr Robert Ray was sworn in as independent counsel yesterday replacing Mr Kenneth Starr as the official charged with…

Washington - Mr Robert Ray was sworn in as independent counsel yesterday replacing Mr Kenneth Starr as the official charged with investigating alleged wrongdoing by President Clinton.

Mr Ray vowed to be "thorough and fair, to discharge the weighty matters and mandates that have been given our office and to continue the work of this investigation in a prompt, responsible and cost-effective manner."

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