Iowa Dem leader urges Vilsack to run again in 06
Iowa Democratic Party leader Gordon Fischer urged Gov. Tom Vilsack to reconsider his self-imposed eight year term limit and seek a third term. Vilsack and his spokesman say he remains committed to two terms. Republican challenger Doug Gross would be surprised by a flip flop.
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Iowa party leaders eye 2004 election in governor chatter
Iowa Democrats and Republicans push focus to the November 2 balloting and the 2006 governor race. Gordon Fischer notes post election speculation will rise. Jerry Gross says any groundwork is a by product of rural urban revitalization. Bill Gluba questions Jim Nussle's dual roles and candidacy timing.
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Arafat Cousin Unharmed After Gaza Car Bombing
In Gaza City a booby trapped car exploded near Moussa Arafat's convoy as he left his headquarters. He escaped unharmed. bodyguards fired into the air as the assailants remained unclaimed. Israel denied involvement amid continued Gaza tensions.
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Saddam Hussein undergoes hernia repair in Baghdad
Iraqi sources say Saddam Hussein had a hernia operation about ten days ago at Ibn Sina hospital near the Green Zone performed by Iraqi doctors. The surgery lasted about an hour and he was returned to his cell the same day. U.S. officials did not comment. Saddam has been in custody since December 13 after capture near Tikrit.
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