NBC Evening News for Tuesday, Jun 15, 1982
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(Studio) Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan noted still under investigation into allegations that he participated in illegal kickback scheme when in private bus.; special prosecutor Leon Silverman reported announcing that FBI is investigating gangland murder of witness as possible obstruction of justice.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(DC) Fred Furino's murder and role in Donovan investigation examined; Silverman quoted on screen. Donovan's alleged association with Furino mentioned; Labor Secretary said expecting to be cleared of all allegations. Call for Donovan's resignation by Senate Democrats noted. [Senator Robert BYRD - explains stance.] White House reaction considered.
REPORTER: James Polk
(Studio) President Reagan said retaining full confidence in Donovan.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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