Election officials defend poll readiness after primary glitches
Ellisor and Sawyer described ongoing training for poll managers and expanded resources to prevent ballot shortages. They blamed time pressure and human error for earlier issues and vowed better ballot handling and more poll workers for the November election.
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Congress Returns to Work After Three-Week Break
Congress resumes session after a three week recess for the Democratic convention to tackle election year issues. Key fights include the Simpson-Mazzoli immigration bill, CIA assisted Nicaraguan aid, MX missile procurement, and federal aid to colleges with discrimination policies. Mondale opposes changes. Reagan backs the immigration plan offering amnesty up to 7.5 million illegal aliens.
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Marcos opens new Philippine assembly as protesters disperse
Police used tear gas and truncheons to disperse about 18 000 anti government protesters in Manila as President Ferdinand E Marcos opened the National Assembly. He said emergency powers make a return to martial law unnecessary and called demonstrations a necessary part of democratic life.
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