SINN FEIN LEADER INVITED TO MEET CLINTON

President Clinton has invitedSinn Fein leader Gerry Adamsto the White House for a St. Patrick's Day reception next week. Clinton press secretary Mike McCurry said that Adams will be allowed to engage in fund-raising for the first time in the U.S. during his nine-day visit. The White House stop would be the first meeting between a U.S. president and the leader of the political arm of the Irish Republican Army. Adams did not meet Clinton when he came to the U.S. last December. McCurry said the President personally decided to grant Adams a three-month visa this time becauseSinn Feinis open to talks on disposing of all IRA weapons.