Branstad Pledges Signatures On Parental Consent Abortion Rules
Gov. Terry Branstad said he would sign any bill requiring parental notification and abortion statistics if the Legislature passes it. He refused to speculate on private abortions at public facilities, citing it as beyond his control, and urged lawmakers to keep restrictions on publicly funded abortions. Democratic challenger Don Avenson accused Branstad of dodging positions while arguing for a consensus approach to abortion policy.
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Avenson Backed by Mother in Public Church Controversy
The Iowa governor candidate Avenson faces church tensions after a Scarbeary letter his Des Moines office received. Dallas Rathe accuses Avenson of political motives, while Wilma Avenson supports a pro choice stance and stresses church policy. Branstad declines comment.
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Iraq signals possible release of about a dozen Americans
U S officials say Iraqis in Baghdad may release about a dozen Americans, with a priority list of medical cases discussed. Britons and French hostages also expected to be freed following talks involving Saddam and Edward Heath. Saudi Arabia hints at Arab backing for Iraq claims only after full troop withdrawal.
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Bush veto defied as civil rights bill faces override doubts
Representative Augustus Hawkins warned against an override vote without required two thirds support. President Bush vetoed a bill aimed at nullifying Supreme Court discrimination rulings and banning workplace harassment, arguing it would introduce quotas and provoke costly litigation.
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Cedar Rapids drugstore burglaries decline after 1988 indictments
Cedar Rapids residents were indicted in 1988 for drugstore burglaries. Six sentenced to three to 12 years in federal prison. one, Dwight John Stone, admitted involvement in more than 60 burglaries. Illegal prescriptions and high street prices for Dilau Percodan and morphine fuel the thefts. totals estimated from $10,000 to $86,750.
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