Cuba's evolving system blends party control with people power
Havana reports five days of showcasing Cuba's balance between top down authority and bottom up influence. The Communist Party sets broad lines while local assemblies draft policy, with neighborhood decide and national elections described as most democratic in the hemisphere. The text notes empowered CD R groups, mass organizations, and new workplace incentives fostering greater citizen participation and calls for improved U S relations.
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JFK Assassination Probe in Doubt on House Floor
Washington AP An effort to recreate the Select Committee on Assassinations stalled as lawmakers argued over its scope staff access and investigative tools. Henry Gonzalez warned the vote would be delayed amid skepticism while Republicans urged a narrower limited inquiry concentrating on Kennedy and King.
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