Bush Defends Values in Dubuque Iowa Rally
President Bush contrasts his bedrock values with John Kerry in Dubuque addressing about 3,000 as Kerry faces criticisims over Iraq war costs and social issues. Bush attacks Kerry on Hollywood and abortion stances while urging a culture of life.
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Kerry in Cedar Rapids Campaign Rally With Jon Bon Jovi
Senator John Kerry visits Cedar Rapids for a rally at the U S Cellular Center with Jon Bon Jovi as a featured guest. Doors open at 3 30 p m and Kerry is set to speak after 6 p m. The trip includes a $60 billion national security plan proposal and activity by other Kerry supporters in Eastern Iowa.
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War for Legislature in Iowa 2004 Election
The 2004 Iowa general election shapes control of the 81st General Assembly with all 100 House seats and half of 50 Senate seats up. Republicans hold 54 House seats and 29 Senate seats to Democrats 46 and 21 respectively. both sides seek a majority with gains in key districts as presidential rivals draw attention.
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Races to Watch Spark Tight Senate and House Battles
Political races in multiple districts show fluid contests as Senate incumbents face challengers and several open seats emerge. Mary Lundby notes close lines in Senate District 18 while analysts call wins tight across 25 Senate seats with Republicans holding 18 and Democrats 6. House tilts toward a split with 49 Republicans and 43 Democrats, eight open districts.
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Sharon wins historic Gaza withdrawal vote in Israeli parliament
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon secured a 67 to 45 victory with seven abstentions as lawmakers approved his plan to evacuate 21 Gaza settlements and four in the West Bank. The move, backed by dovish factions, sets the stage for removing Jewish communities from territories Palestinians claim for a state.
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Israel Plans Gaza Withdrawal and Compensation for Settlers
Israel will pull out of the Gaza Strip and parts of the northern West Bank in 2005. Each settler family would receive 200 000 to 350 000 dollars in compensation. Prime Minister Sharon seeks a strong victory to deter calls for a national referendum on the plan amid post vote tensions.
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Red Sox Take Game 3 as Cardinals Stare Down Series
In Cedar Rapids at St. Pius X Church the Rev Donald Klein watches as the Cardinals fall three games to none to the Red Sox in the World Series. Klein prays for a comeback while fan Boston Bill McLaughlin recalls a prior chase for a title and urges hitters to deliver.
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