The Long Raft Trip Comes to an End

By Julie Rawe

The final headline about Whitewater went by almost unnoticed. After eight years, 3,000 grand jury subpoenas and three special prosecutors, the independent counsel's investigation concluded last week that there was insufficient evidence to show that the Clintons committed any crimes. The five-volume, 2,200-page report details the investigative odyssey that started with a real estate deal in the Ozarks and led (with a boost from Monica Lewinsky) to Bill Clinton's impeachment. In the aftermath of this $70 million saga, some have fared better than others.

--By Julie Rawe

KEN STARR Independent counsel during Monicagate

WHERE IS HE NOW? Back in private practice with a Washington firm; just last week Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell tapped him to help challenge the constitutionality of the new campaign-finance bill banning "soft money"

SUSAN MCDOUGAL Whitewater partner convicted of obtaining a fraudulent loan

WHERE IS SHE NOW? Jailed for 18 months for staying mum during Starr's investigation, she was pardoned by President Clinton and now is an advocate for the rights of female prisoners

WEBB HUBBELL Hillary's ex-law partner, who pleaded guilty to defrauding the firm

WHERE IS HE NOW? Jailed for 18 months, the unpardoned former U.S. associate attorney general works for a criminal-justice research center, pushing for fewer job restrictions for ex-cons

ROBERT RAY Independent counsel since 1999

WHERE IS HE NOW? Resigned earlier this month to run for New Jersey Senate seat. Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy wants him investigated for engaging in partisan political activity while serving as independent counsel

DAVID KENDALL The Clintons' personal attorney

WHERE IS HE NOW? Lead counsel for the major movie studios suing several Napster clones, he could end up defending Hillary if an appeals court revives a dismissed defamation suit filed by Gennifer Flowers

HILLARY CLINTON Former First Lady, whose missing law-firm records turned up in the White House more than a year after being subpoenaed

WHERE IS SHE NOW? In the U.S. Senate. The final Whitewater report cited "inconclusive" evidence she tried to hide the billing records