Elders wins Surgeon General bid; Catholic League scores po1nts, w1ns friends
President Clinton couldn't afford to see another nominee shot down in flames, so careful maneuvering, parliamentary procedure and a great deal of political capital were utilized in order to win Senate confirmation for controversial Surgeon General nominee Dr. Joycelyn Elders. Letters of "apology" from both Dr. Elders and President Clinton addressed to NCCB chair Archbishop William [...]