Hill Hearing

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By Ned Zeman

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The Senate's having a tough time launching its heralded leak investigation of Anita Hill's charges that she was sexually harassed by Clarence Thomas. Senate staffers say that more than a dozen prominent lawyers have been informally approached to head the inquiry--and all declined. Several candidates pleaded conflicts of interest or other commitments. But most of the attorneys begged off because leak probes are notoriously no-win jobs, and no one wants to be saddled with a failure. "Taking this job is like French-kissing a rattlesnake," says a top Washington litigator. Despite the delay, Senate aides say the inquiry will take place. Just don't expect a big-name investigator.

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