The 10 Most Powerful People in Washington

1. Bill Clinton, PRESIDENT

Slings and arrows, but still on top

2. Hillary Clinton, OFFICIALLY JOBLESS

No 1's No. 1

3. Alan Greenspan, FED CHAIRMAN

Without low interest rates, Clinton is nothing

4. Senator Daniel P. Moynihan

Nearly everything goes to Finance

5. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

Swing vote on abortion, other issues

6. Lloyd Bentsen, TREASURY SECRETARY

Elder; provides budget credibility

7. Warren Christopher, SEC'Y OF STATE

Clinton's favorite lawyer; fading?

8. Donna Shalala, SEC'Y OF HHS

She will implement the health plan

9. Bob Dole, SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER

Master spoiler and happiest man in town

10. Senator Sam Nunn

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