Dole urges no early pardons in Iran Contra scandal
Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole told a Cedar Rapids crowd that early pardons for Oliver North, John Poindexter, and Robert McFarlane would be inappropriate. He said the independent prosecutor should finish his work, and discussed leadership and deficit issues amid his presidential campaign in Iowa.
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Branstad to deliver turkey dinners to 12 Iowa families
Gov. Terry Branstad and his wife will deliver Christmas dinners to 12 Iowa families selected by state and Polk County welfare officials. Each dinner includes a 10 to 12 pound turkey from the Iowa Turkey Growers Federation, pantry items from the Grocery Association of Iowa, and a pumpkin pie made by Mrs. Branstad.
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Gephardt Calls Out Sweatshops in Trade Policy
In Des Moines on Monday Richard Gephardt, Democratic presidential hopeful, urged using free trade talks to force partners to shut sweatshops and end child labor. He cited South Korea Thailand and Poland for failing to protect basic workers rights and said the United States would sanction nations that deny workers rights.
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