Iowa delegates shift as Clinton looms and third parties rise
Iowa activists face a quiet caucus season as Bush secures the nomination while Harkin releases delegates to back Bill Clinton. The piece notes rising protest groups including NOW and minor parties, amid limited candidate appearances and satellite broadcasts. Local events include a NOW fundraiser for Slayton Thompson and meetings of Linn County Republicans and Marion Democratic Club.
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Tom Harkin
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Pat Buchanan
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ITU
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Ross Perot
James
Bo” Gritz
National Organization For Women
21St Century Party
Chicago
Perot
Federal Elections Commission
Communist Party of the United States
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Bertine Motley
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Slayton Thompson
Linn County
Republican Central Committee
Long Branch
Marion Democratic Club
Marion City Park
Rabin Focuses on Peace Talks and Palestinian Self Rule
June 24 Jerusalem Rabin pledged peace negotiations to create Palestinian self rule in the occupied West Bank and Gaza and end settlement construction. He aims to improve U S ties strained over settlements while seeking direct talks and a land for peace approach.
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Congress votes to pay for unemployment extension bill
In the week ending July 4 Congress advanced the unemployment benefits extension to 26 weeks while enforcing pay as you go rules. House Republicans Grandy Leach Lightfoot Nussle voted for pay for itself. Nagle Smith opposed. Senate failed to limit debate on a balanced budget amendment, with Harkin and Grassley voting to limit.
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Dave Nagle
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Nussle
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Tom Harkin
Charles Grassley
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