Official says Haiti blocked FBI probe into killings
A U.S. official said Haiti hindered FBI efforts to investigate up to 20 killings, mostly Aristide opponents, including Mireille Durocher Bertin and Brig. Gen. Henri-Max Mayard. Haitian authorities denied cooperation while a U.S. hearing raised concerns of a possible conspiracy and same weapon used in linked slayings.
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Jean-Bertrand Aristide
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R-N.y
Gilman
Congress
Mireille Durocher Bertin
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Henri-Max Mayard
Burt Wides
Washington, D.C
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Army
Mayard
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Iowa GOP caucus turnout shapes second place race
A poll shows Dole leading Iowa and forecasts the impact of turnout on second place between Gramm Forbes. Miller notes ads and party organization influence support while undecided voters could swing the result. Researchers conducted 20 minute interviews with Iowa residents between November 15 and December 18.
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Iowa lawmakers weigh 1998 school growth and tech funding
Debate over allowable school growth ranges from 3 to 5 percent with Iowa lawmakers eyeing a $45 million technology initiative and an Iowa Communications Network expansion. Branstad backs a 3 percent base growth for 1998 while unions press for 5 percent and tech funding. Legislature also weighs property tax cuts and bond passage reforms amid election pressures.
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Iowa
Iowa State Education Association
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John Kibbie
D-Emmetsburg
Iowa Communications
Regents Universities
Mary Lundby
R-Marion
Steve Grubbs
R-Davenport
House Education Committee
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