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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1996

Page

4

Dole bids farewell to Senate as he begins presidential bid

After 35 years in Congress Bob Dole left the Senate chamber with a valedictory speech welcoming a new phase in public life. He plans an eight city three day heartland tour while driving his uphill campaign against President Clinton.

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Dole Exit Shifts Power in Farm Policy Debates

With Bob Dole’s retirement the balance of power in farm policy negotiations shifts from the Farm Belt to the Bible Belt. Analysts note Dole’s leadership helped shape the last farm bill and warn southern politicians like Dick Armey Newt Gingrich and Trent Lott will gain influence if Democrats fail to regain Congress.

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Explosion at Osasco mall kills 44 in Brazil

An explosion at Plaza Shopping Center in Osasco near Sao Paulo during lunch hour killed 44 and injured more than 100. Rescue teams recovered 27 bodies and expected more. authorities investigated the unknown cause as lights and heavy machinery cleared debris.

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Protestant hard-liners walk out as Mitchell takes Belfast seat

Protestants opposed to American involvement withdrew in Belfast as George Mitchell joined to lead Northern Ireland peace talks. Ulster Unionists finally supported a compromise after lengthy bargaining, while critics called the document a cowardly overreach and condemned Mitchell being placed in charge.

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