Democrats face a long road to 96 majority gains
A party looks inward at a weekend retreat amid Senate retirement chatter and President Clinton’s uncertain future. Daschle notes a rough cycle while Kerrey questions reclaiming the majority, as GOP gains loom beyond the Senate. In other items: inmate on death row seeks clemency via the Internet. Rwanda camps close with looming resettlement and civilian protection debates. a Seoul gas explosion mourns 42 deaths. U.S. local jails see a surge in inmates and racial disparities.
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Low-Key Kassebaum Pivot In Foster Fight
Washington senator Nancy Kassebaum seeks a calm path as hearings on Surgeon General nominee Henry Foster begin. She faces abortion and housing pressures, with Senate leaders Dole Gramm and President Clinton weighing in, while she contemplates a potential 1996 bid and recently sided with Democrats on crime legislation.
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Clinton Bans U.S. Trade With Iran Amid Summit Tensions
President Clinton announced severing remaining U.S. economic ties with Iran and pressed Russia to halt a Tehran nuclear deal, signaling tougher sanctions that could affect oil industry jobs. He spoke at the World Jewish Congress in New York and to Holocaust survivors about combating hatred and terrorism.
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NRA Defends Its Rhetoric Amid Firestorm
Washington reports the National Rifle Association plans to persist in opposing perceived law enforcement abuses. Wayne LaPierre asserts unity within the group as it defends strong language about federal agents and upholds gun rights despite criticism over a fundraising letter describing agents as jack-booted thugs.
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Pope John Paul II Enjoys Alpine Weekend in Trento
In Trento Italy Pope John Paul II returned to the mountains for a weekend visit on Church business. Despite age slowing him, he spoke to thousands from a city square and at Mass, then read a discourse marking the 450th anniversary of the Council of Trent. He later led a youth meeting with lively remarks amid rain and cheering crowds.
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