Mondale frames bid on unique experience for 1984 race
Former Vice President Walter Mondale, in Cedar Rapids, argues his White House tenure, diplomacy insight, and Congress knowledge set him apart in the 1984 Democratic presidential contest. He criticizes Reagan policies on growth and stresses arms control and employment as core duties. Other candidates include Hart Cranston and Askew.
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Hart outlines job training shift and energy jobs in Cedar Rapids
Senate candidate Gary Hart told about 14 laborers at the Hawaiian Inn in Cedar Rapids that energy sector jobs will grow as he promotes weatherization programs for 20 million low income homes. He urged ongoing training and government and private sector roles, criticized Reagan cuts, and pledged to work with UAW leaders to aid the auto industry.
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Railroad retirement fund on verge of collapse
Congress will soon address a crisis in the federally administered Railroad Retirement System that could force a 40 percent pension cut for about one million retirees as early as Oct. 1. Average pension is 630 dollars monthly amid a 31 percent drop in rail employment since 1981.
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