Gore Tours Midwest on 400 Mile Mississippi River Drive
Senator Al Gore and running mate Joe Lieberman continue a 400 mile Mississippi River swing ending Monday in Hannibal Missouri. Gore discusses river locks funding, environmental concerns, farm policy, and potential impacts of Freedom to Farm while facing questions from whistleblowers and critics. The trip features a Mark Twain paddle wheeler voyage and birthday festivities for Gore’s wife, Tippe
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Schedule of rallies across several towns today
Today several towns announce rally times: Moline at 12:15 p.m. on 15th Street and River Drive, Muscatine at 3:30 p.m. Fourth and Walnut, Burlington at 6:30 p.m. Port of Burlington parking lot, Keokuk at 9 p.m. Victory Park, Canton Missouri at 10:15 a.m. riverboat reboard, Quincy Illinois at 1 p.m. Clat Adams Park, Hannibal Missouri at 6:20 p.m. Nipper Park.
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Bush to visit Des Moines Monday
Texas Governor George W. Bush will visit Des Moines on Monday meeting students, parents and teachers at the Downtown School 400 Locust St Suite 140 from 2 45 to 3 30 p m He will then address the Iowa Republican Party Dinner at the Polk County Convention Complex 501 Grand Ave at 7 30 p m
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Hostage release talks collapse in Philippines standoff
Negotiators on Jolo island nearly secured 24 hostages but the Abu Sayyaf demanded two stage releases and accused the military of planning an assault. Libyan mediators warned of withdrawal if no progress within 48 hours as officials press for decisive action and ransom remains a demand.
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Gore rally brings mixed signs and emotions in Bellevue
At a Bellevue rally, Rose Frantzen of Maquoketa held a homemade “Gore for my family” sign as supporters described issues impacting their lives. Others, including Kevin Murray and Jim Nevans, carried “Freedom to Farm” and pro-life messages amid broader political divides and counterprotests outside the event.
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