Mexican governors vote tests PRI and rivals in three states
In Mexico three state elections test party strength ahead of 2000 presidential race. Sinaloa races tight between PRI and National Action Party while Puebla looks likely for PRI and Tlaxcala offers PRD gains as voters face jobs crime and drug concerns.
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Sinaloa
Institutional Revolutionary Party
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National Action Party
Puebla
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la Cronica
United States
Juan
White House expands Brady law to gun shows nationwide
President Clinton announced tightened Brady law measures aimed at gun shows to require instant background checks and five day waiting periods. He ordered action within 60 days to close the loophole and extend checks to rifle and shotgun purchases at pawn shops. Florida counties move to enforce local gun show rules.
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Florida
Sarah Brady
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White House
James Brady
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Iowa activist backs new gun show restrictions
Iowa activist Jane Nicholson of Iowa City calls federal background checks for gun show buyers welcome. She warns preemption laws limit local action and cites concerns over materials at shows.
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