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Line 47: − When the Clintons left the White House, they were accused of taking furniture that belonged not to them, but to the White House and the American people. Clinton spokespeople claimed that the movers "inadvertently" packed the wrong items. Most of the articles were quietly returned. <ref>Lardner, George, Jr. (February 10, 2001). "Clinton shipped furniture year ago". ''Washington Post'', p. A1.</ref>+ + + + +
→Accusations of stolen gifts: round out; place in context; scandal occurred upon entering office, not leaving
===Accusations of stolen gifts===
===Accusations of stolen gifts===
After 8 years in the White House, when the Clinton's left the White House, allegations were finally reported that had been made the first week they had entered the Withe House in January of 1993.
A new president that is, the Office of the President, receives congratulatory gifts from other Heads of State. Under the law, of coarse, these ''are not'' the property of the William Jefferson Clinton nor Hillary Rodham Clinton, as they cannot legal accept bribes, gifts, and gratuities for serving as President or First Lady.<ref>Lardner, George, Jr. (February 10, 2001). "Clinton shipped furniture year ago". ''Washington Post'', p. A1.</ref>
There is no accounting form millions of dollars of gifts received after Bill Clinton's first inauguration. Civil Service employees were instructed ''not'' to itemize the gifts, complete the requisite cataloging, inventory and appraisal forms, and insure delivery to the White House Gift Office. Those who refused to comply were eased out of their positions, fired, and slandered in the media accounts.
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