Reagan Revolution falters at GOP convention
The Baltimore Sun reports the Reagan era within the Republican Party shows signs of stalling under Bush despite Reagan's looming appearance. It notes disunity, the failed budget pledge no new taxes, and lagging polls after the Iraq Kuwait victory, with Bush needing a convention bounce to rally support.
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Abortion plank at Iowa GOP convention sparks debate
Iowa Republicans at a Houston convention defend a hard pro life platform saying it helped past wins since 1980. Some delegates call it extreme and fear lost votes in November while others favor staying silent on the issue.
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Iowans Report Mixed Travel Woes At GOP Convention
Iowa Republicans report few travel problems on the trip to Houston for the national convention. Esther Strother of Mount Vernon faced a fuel line delay in Chicago. Delegates praised Gwen Boeke's housing work while noting slow elevators and muggy forecasts.
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U S and allies plan escalating moves against Iraq
Washington and allies prepare a sequence of measures possibly including military action if Saddam Hussein denies access to U N weapons inspectors. Bush says all options are open as plans target Iraqi aircraft oil flow to Jordan and internal movement of petroleum with limited collateral damage considered. U N inspectors in Baghdad continue work as Bahrain reports the 42nd mission proceeds with a final day ahead.
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Iraq envoy calls report black joke at UN
Iraq's ambassador to the United Nations called a published report a black joke suggesting the United States planned to provoke a military attack on Iraq to aid President Bush's re election bid. He declined to say how Iraq would respond if inspectors sought access to ministry buildings during weapons searches.
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