Iowa Votes Deliver Vilsack Victory and Pro-Ennobling Amendments
Tuesday's Iowa results show Democrat Tom Vilsack winning Terrace Hill, the first since 1968, while Republicans gain a few Assembly seats and all six House incumbents win. Abond issue for Linn County jail space passes 2-1 and an ERA amendment to replace men with men and women passes with over 80 percent, signaling broad support for equal rights despite past doubts.
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Gingrich Blames Media for Dashing GOP Hopes
House Speaker Newt Gingrich blamed the media for diverting attention from the GOP agenda, criticizing coverage of the Monica Lewinsky affair. He argued press focus on impeachment overshadowed other issues and sparked sharp counterplay from critics and analysts.
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Hyde plans impeachment hearings with Starr as lead witness
House Judiciary Chairman Henry Hyde told Republicans he will call Kenneth Starr and one other witness at the impeachment inquiry hearings aimed to wrap up by year’s end. The plan includes an expert on testifying under oath and leaves dates open for additional witnesses.
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Newport votes down topless lawn rule in town ballot
In Newport Maine voters rejected an ordinance to punish topless lawn mowing 775 to 283. Desiree Davis 34 cut grass topless fueling neighbor complaint and a petition drive led to the ballot decision. Town officials noted breasts are not genitalia and no crime occurred.
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