Informed Sources: Jun. 20, 1994

Is Military Readiness Getting Tanked?

WASHINGTON -- President Clinton has said in the past that he won't let America's military readiness slip -- but it may be happening anyway. A key measure of Army combat preparedness is how many miles each tank is driven per year in maneuvers. According to a confidential report, Army tanks averaged only 588 miles last year, 75% of what's considered ideal.

Don't Call Us, We'll Call You ... Please

WASHINGTON -- Presidential staff members are fretting over a new Caller ID system installed on many of the phones in the White House, including Al Gore's and...