Republicans Unite After North Nomination Amid GOP Tensions
At a unity breakfast in Richmond after Oliver North's Senate nomination, James Miller III urged reconciliation within the Republican family. Gov. George Allen urged healing as North eyes a three or four way race against Democrat Chuck Robb, with independent bids from J. Marshall Coleman and L. Douglas Wilder.
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Congress fights to salvage Clinton health bill as deadline nears
In Washington a defection from a leading Democrat signals trouble for the Clinton health plan. Senate and House committees miss Memorial Day targets and race toward July to shape a reform package. Dianne Feinstein faces pressure while Moynihan outlines compromise options and Feinstein clarifies her stance. Feinstein's stance prompts questions about re election and party support as the White House pursues universal coverage.
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D-N.y
New York
Buffalo
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House Energy and Commerce Committee
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D-Mich
White House
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Feinstein
D-Calif
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Maine
Teamsters Approve National Trucking Contract by Wide Margin
Washington AP Teamsters ratified a four year national trucking deal with Trucking Management Inc by 81 percent after a four week mail ballot. The vote counted 67,784 for and 15,729 against validating wage gains of 3.20 per hour and expanded use of rail freight and casual workers while protecting full time job hours. President Ron Carey highlighted gains for workers and communities. Arthur H. Bunte Jr. of the trucking association praised ratification.
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Religious conservatives reshape GOP power in Virginia race
The Virginia GOP Senate contest centers on Christian conservative strength led by Oliver North. Evangelicals boosted North over establishment rivals, signaling a party split between faith based activists and moderates. Some leaders fear electoral losses to appease broader voters while evangelicals push abortion limits school prayer and opposition to gay rights.
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John Warner
Warner
Christian Right
Kentucky
Ron Lewis
Texas
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Senate visit in Sarajevo splits over end of war
U S senators Biden Dole Warner visit Sarajevo and clash with U N envoy Akashi over arms embargo and NATO intervention. Biden and Dole push easing embargo and stronger strikes while Warner opposes lifting it. They meet Bosnian leaders before Normandy D Day memorial. cease-fire talks falter as Gorazde exclusion zone disputed.
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