Jimmy Hoffa in prosecutions arising from the Watergate scandal by mid-1973, had drafted the non-participation clause in 1971 at Nixon's request. Hoffa ultimately lost his court battle, since the court ruled that Nixon had acted within his powers by imposing the restriction, as it was based on Hoffa's misconduct while serving as a Teamsters' official. Hoffa faced immense resistance to his re-establishment of power from many corners and had lost much of his earlier support, even in the Detroit area. As a result, he intended to begin his comeback at the local level with Local 299 in Detroit, where he retained some
Notorious (Duran Duran album) Notorious (Duran Duran album) Notorious is the fourth studio album by English new wave band Duran Duran. It was released on 18 November 1986 by EMI Records. The album peaked at No. 16 on the UK Albums Chart and at No. 12 on the US "Billboard" 200. Produced by the band with Nile Rodgers, the album showcased a new musical direction for the band, emphasizing bass and brass, as exemplified by the singles "Notorious" and "Skin Trade". In 2010, EMI released a raft of material surrounding the "Notorious" reissue consisting of a two-disc set, a deluxe three-disc set, a digital