McCain Will Not Compete In Iowa Straw Poll
US Sen John McCain of Arizona informed Iowa Republican leaders he will skip the summer straw poll in Ames. Bush aides weigh options as McCain cites strategy. Party leaders say the event tests organization ahead of February caucuses with about 12000 activists expected to vote.
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Romer urges Clinton legacy focus as 2000 race nears
Democratic leader Roy Romer argues voters should remember Clinton era gains from 1992 to 2000. He cites five lasting achievements: a strong economy, education, affordable health care access, senior care, and environmental efforts. He warns personal misconduct will not be defended. Gore and Bradley face scrutiny as they define policy beyond Clinton's record.
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Iowa Holds First Tobacco Settlement Installment
Iowa officials moved to take control of the state’s first $20.9 million installment from the national tobacco settlement. The money is in a separate bank account awaiting final settlement issues in other states, with Iowa expected to receive over $76 million by June 2000 to fund a comprehensive tobacco prevention and control plan.
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Vinton Christmas display creator dies at 60
Larry Kersten 60, longtime organizer of Vinton Iowa's renowned holiday lights display, died from heart surgery complications. He and his wife Carolyn built the vast 30,000+ light, three mile display, aided by family, despite health issues and weather damage. Funeral Thursday at the Presbyterian Church.
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