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September 23, 1993

During the Whitewater scandal, a federal grand jury indicted David Hale, a municipal judge who ran a small-business lending company called Capital Management Services. In July, Paula Casey, the new U.S. attorney in Little Rock appointed by President Bill Clinton, had obtained a federal search warrant for Hale’s Little Rock offices. The next day, FBI agents raided the offices. Hale had advanced $2.04 million to thirteen dummy corporations that he controlled. Hale’s business also had extensive transactions in the 1980s with James and Susan McDougal, Jim Guy Tucker, and several prominent Republican officials. After his indictment, Hale alleged that Clinton had a secret interest in one of his illegal loans and had pressured him to make it, although no records ever supported this.

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When Dale Bumpers (far left) ran for governor in 1970, it was only the second time he had run for public office; the first was a failed run for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in 1962. After winning the Democratic primary against seven opponents, he easily defeated his Republican opponent, Winthrop Rockefeller. Bumpers, who won reelection in 1972, is shown here at the Bicentennial Liberty Bell ceremony at the Arkansas State Capitol in 1974.

 

When Dale Bumpers (far left) ran for governor in 1970, it was only the second time he had run for public office; the first was a failed run for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in 1962. After winning the Democratic primary against seven opponents, he easily defeated his Republican opponent, Winthrop Rockefeller. Bumpers, who won reelection in 1972, is shown here at the Bicentennial Liberty Bell ceremony at the Arkansas State Capitol in 1974.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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