Jacksons camp seals deal on party rules reforms
Harold Ickes and Tad Devine broker a compromise to trim superdelegates and drop winner take all by congressional district in four states. The package, lauded as a fair compromise, clears the Rules Committee after late night talks with Dukakis aides, reshaping the 1992 nominating process and aiding Jackson's future bid.
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Drought Drives Grain Prices as Government Sells Reserve Stock
In drought years the government uses stocks to stabilize prices while in good years it stores grain. Secretary Lyng oversees sales from Kansas City amid surging soybeans and corn, with 1.8 billion bushels held and reports due July 12.
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Iran Attack Escalates Over Majnoon Islands Battle
Iraqi warplanes and helicopter gunships carried out hundreds of missions in support of the Majnoon offensive as Iran defends the Mansoon islands amid rumors of Khomeini illness. Baghdad and Tehran reported heavy losses and claimed battlefield advances with Iraqi forces attacking from north and south.
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