Clinton to seek minimum wage hike in State of the Union
President Clinton plans to push for a minimum wage increase likely to five dollars an hour with a 50 cent immediate raise and a further 25 cent rise within three years. Officials say he will contrast with Republicans while addressing welfare reform and other issues.
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Simpson seeks to show scars in opening defense
At the murder trial, defense lawyers request to introduce physical scars to argue preexisting injuries. They also push for a jury-box appearance and challenge the prosecution over last minute witness lists and videotapes. The judge delayed ruling on several motions and allowed limited use of explicit photos to illustrate evidence.
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Rosa Lopez
Simpson
Cochran
Clark
Ito
Angela Davis
Davis
Carl Douglas
Douglas
Robert Shapiro
Shapiro
William Hodgman
Nuclear treaty renewal hangs on UN talks and split world
At the UN, diplomats and scientists weigh the fate of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty renewal due in April. Wealthy nations oppose poorer powers as Iran and Israel terms fuel a polarized debate risking a longer or uncertain extension and potential resumption of the arms race.
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Christopher Westsdal
Joseph Cirincione
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Law professor predicts public tire of TV OJ coverage
University of Iowa professor Jim Tomkovicz warns that gavel to gavel television coverage of the OJ Simpson trial will wane as days pass. He notes many viewers will have little time for nonstop coverage and that early prosecution days may be less engaging with routine foundational evidence.
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Jim Tomkovicz
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Simpson
Clergy Oppose Death Penalty as Iowa Bill Advances
Bishop Steven Ullestad and other church leaders say revenge is not godly as they campaign against capital punishment. The House subcommittee debates a reinstatement proposal with limits after multiple murders, with legal expert Robert Rigg doubting constitutional viability and urging a fresh draft.
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Steven Ullestad
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Iowa
House of Representatives
Reno Sues 3 States Over Motor Voter Law Defiance
Attorney General Janet Reno filed lawsuits against California Illinois and Pennsylvania to enforce the 1993 National Voter Registration Act also inviting South Carolina and Michigan to comply after last minute talks. She cited Congress authority to regulate federal elections while opposing Republican governors accused of defying the act nicknamed motor voter law.
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David Beasley
South Carolina
District Deliberates Levy for ICN Linked Tech Upgrade
Cedar Rapids residents debate a district levy to fund about 3,700 computers over four years and a districtwide networking system. Supporters say technology is essential. the board seeks a March 7 referendum and a 10 year instructional support plan. The meeting airs on Cox Channel 20.
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Iowa Communications Network
ICN
Finch
Levy
Gregg Bosch
Cedar Rapids
Bosch
Dick Zenske
Cox Cable
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