Democrats Stress Party Unity at Crowded Convention
Democratic leaders urged unity at the Chicago convention while signaling openness to dissent on welfare and abortion. Clinton attacked Dole's tax cut as he campaigned, saying the rival's plan lacks a clear agenda. Gore and Reich highlighted labor support as delegates gathered amid signs of internal tension over welfare reform.
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Former Coe back Carey Bender cut by Bills
Former Coe College running back Carey Bender was released by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. He likely will join the Bills practice squad for a second straight year, adding he could have been sent home for good.
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New fat substitute promises easier digestion
The article notes Z-trim as a fat substitute with none of olestra’s side effects. Separate bullets mention Allie Jones missing kindergarten but receiving a bone marrow transplant from her father, offering a life chance. A Manpower survey reports 33 percent of East Iowa firms plan hires between October and December.
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First day of school for Somali students in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids parents and teachers greet 26 new foreign language learners on the first day of classes. ESL program coordinator Allen Ajram, from Roosevelt Middle School, tests Mohamud and Nasra and notes 23 other Somali students have arrived in the city this summer. Students attend Cleveland Elementary, Roosevelt Middle, and Washington High, with ESL teachers helping transition and determine readiness for regular classrooms.
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Prisoners to pay for health care in Iowa facilities
Iowa plans a $3 non emergency medical services fee for inmates across nine state prisons starting Sept. 1. About 6,000 inmates will face charges, with 1,460 men daily at the Anamosa State Men’s Reformatory and more than 150 seen by medical staff each day.
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