Minority Voters Gain Prominence in 2004 Elections
The article notes minority groups Latinos African-Americans Asian-Americans and American Indians hold a growing stake as both major parties court diverse voters. Democratic candidate Kerry pledges expanded health care and funding to poorer districts while stressing civil rights heritage and a Fairness Act to counter conservative judicial reversals.
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Iraq tops issues for young voters
Young voters near Election Day cite wars in Iraq and terrorism as top concerns. They fear unresolved conflicts and safety, while worries about health insurance jobs and Social Security persist. Voters from Iowa share anxieties about leadership and national security.
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Iraqi soldiers ambushed in mass killing near Baghdad
Insurgents posing in Iraqi uniforms ambushed three U.S. trained minibuses carrying soldiers on leave, killing about 50. The attack signals feared infiltration of security services. A Zarqawi faction claimed responsibility. In a separate strike, U.S. diplomat Edward Seitz was killed at a base near the Baghdad airport.
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Desperate Kidney and Liver Requests Spur Ethical Debate
Strangers donate organs via online sites as calls for help multiply. Messages reveal urgent needs from a 26 year old with cancer since age two seeking a kidney, a Vietnam veteran with three children needing AB liver, and others urging strangers to donate amidst hospital urgencies.
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Rising living donors push past six thousand in 2003
The number of living donors reached 6 811 in 2003 with most being family members though more nonrelatives such as friends donate. The national transplant waiting list exceeds 87 000 reflecting slower deceased organ donation growth. For help, frustrated donors, page 8A.
Boswell Thompson rematch hinges on incumbent record
Republican Stan Thompson says he can challenge U S Representative Leonard Boswell in Iowa's 8th district race. Thompson, a 45 year old Des Moines attorney, previously ran in 2002 and lost to the four term Democrat incumbent. He seeks success in the November 2 election in the 3rd District race.
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Boswell promotes experience in unsettled times in district race
Vietnam veteran Boswell, a farmer and former state legislative leader, argues voters need steady leadership across districts from Benton County to Des Moines amid world trauma. He says he brings vast experience and is not boasting as he campaigns in the post 9/11 political climate.
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