Rights law used little in Iowa towns debate
The Cedar Rapids and Ames debates over adding sexual orientation to city human rights codes highlight tensions between inclusion and religious beliefs. Proponents say the change signals non discrimination, while opponents fear special treatment and moral erosion in the community.
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Impeachment action heats up in the House
The House Judiciary Committee races toward a likely recommendation to remove President Clinton as the impeachment inquiry nears its end. Clinton lawyers seek days to hear expert witnesses while Republicans push for a vote by Saturday and proceed with closing summations on perjury obstruction and abuse of power.
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Endeavour Joins Unity Core of International Space Station
Space Center Houston AP report details astronaut Nancy Currie using Endeavour’s 50 foot robot arm to lift and mate the 25,000 pound Unity module to the shuttle cargo bay docking ring. The operation required precise two hour maneuvering with minuscule clearance as Zarya orbiting module awaited attachment.
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Agency on Aging pilots Dashboard Dining with Burger King coupons
The Heritage Area Agency on Aging launches Dashboard Dining to reach younger seniors. In six counties it partners with Burger King locations to offer reduced price fast-food meal coupons to people 60 and older, starting December 10.
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Albert Gore Sr dies at 90 former senator and highway advocate
Albert Gore Sr., longtime U S senator from Tennessee and father of Vice President Al Gore, died at age 90 from natural causes in Carthage. He championed interstate highways and opposed the Vietnam War in the 1960s, influencing liberal politics and his son’s later rise in national politics. Gore’s career spanned 1953 to 1971, ending after a 1970 election defeat.
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