WOMEN CLAIM DOUBLE STANDARD.(Main)

Byline: CATHERINE S. MANEGOLD New York Times

Women across the country reacted with immense frustration Saturday to what they perceived as a growing double standard for men and women being considered for the Clinton Cabinet.

Many said they understood and agreed with Clinton's decision to withdraw his support of his first choice for attorney general, Zoe Baird, after it was learned that she had broken the law by employing an illegal alien.

But they said they were astounded that Kimba Wood, a strong candidate who had not violated the law, should also be forced out of competition because of similar questions about whom she hired to take care of child. …