Amtrak chief defends line safety amid derailment questions
Amtrak President Thomas Downs defended the line's safety record in the face of a fatal North Carolina derailment and a recent truck trailer incident on parallel tracks. Senator Lautenberg supported the view that Amtrak bears no inherent fault, noting Amtrak's long safety history and various factors outside control.
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GOP rally leans right as Iowa activists weigh candidates
Des Moines AP report notes conservatives influence Iowa GOP as activists expect a pro family agenda from hopefuls. Leaders say Christian Coalition members are vital while moderates warn against a polarized party, as candidates court right flank ahead of February 1996 precinct caucuses.
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