Gore wins Iowa AFSCME backing in bid for White House
Vice President Al Gore secured the endorsement of AFSCME Council 61 Iowa, the state's largest public employees union with about 12 000 active members and 23 000 workers in bargaining. Union leaders touted support as a boost to Gore in a crowded Democratic field as he promises to expand prosperity, raise the federal minimum wage, and defend Social Security while opposing privatization and cuts to Medicare.
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States fail to replace Iowa New Hampshire role in primaries
The Swercera Party rejected Michigan and Washington challenges to the Iowa and New Hampshire primary order. Democratic rules forbid delegation selection before March 7 except for Iowa and New Hampshire. Michigan sought Feb 12 caucuses. Washington urged Feb 29 primary. Iowa caucus slated for Feb 7.
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