Motor voter law drives record registration surge across states
Americans sign up at motor vehicle and public assistance offices at a rapid pace under the motor voter law. In Georgia and other Republican-leaning states, registrations rise, with 128,322 changes from Jan 1 to Mar 13 1995. Across 27 states, at least 637,429 new registrations appear, many of them choosing no party or independent status.
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Washington
South
Andy Bowen
Georgia
Associated Press
West Virginia
California
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ilinois
South Carolina
Richard Cloward
Human Serve
David Rancourt
Florida
Kentucky
Thomas E. Mann
Brookings Institution
Congress
Wilson faces uphill GOP path on abortion rights 1996 bid
California Governor Pete Wilson is seen as unlikely to win the Republican nomination due to his support for abortion rights and past tax increases. House Majority Leader Dick Armey said pro abortion rights likely hurts his chances, while Wilson argued opposition to abortion isn’t the only determining factor for party members. Wilson also noted he has formed a committee to explore a 1996 presidential bid.
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Washington
California
Pete Wilson
House
Dick Armey
Texas
Armey
NBC
Meet the Press
Wilson
ABC
David Brinkley
Longshot talks on candidacy and money hurdles
The piece surveys conservative views on Keyes as a presidential contender. Delegates doubt a strong primary run, noting his lack of national name recognition and the $20 million fundraising bar. Some admire his speaking ability and conservatism but question viability and broader public appeal.
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New Hampshire
Bartlett
Paul Stull
R-Frederick
Alan
Republican Central Committee
Doris McDonnell
Keyes
Ms. McDonnell
Keyes defends civil rights stance amid affirmative action debate
Keyes, the race's only Black candidate, rebukes calls to repeal affirmative action and reaffirms NAACP principles. Gramm wins Ronald Reagan Freedom Fighter Award at a convention, pledging harsher crime measures, prison work programs, tax cuts for the wealthy, and a pro free enterprise stance for the GOP.
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Singapore
Keyes
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
CRA
Gramm
Ronald Reagan
Mr. Gramm
America
Opening day trout fishing draws crowds at Thurmont park
Fishermen from Thurmont and beyond gather for opening day at Frank Bentz Memorial Lake, trading stories about strong catches and tasty trout. Local observers note the scene resembles a festival, with long lines of anglers and a festive park atmosphere as limits entice returning visitors.
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Wayne
Bev Shriner
Thurmont
Park Pavilion
Christina Lewis
Baltimore County
Ed Slabinski
Frank Bentz
Jim Matson
Austin Rickerd
Frederick Fair
Mr. Rickerd
George Morningstar
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Frederick Washington
U.S. Senate
Sylvan
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Hagerstown
Sylvan Learning Center
Odemm
Gortis
Sun Pool & Spa
Baquaal
Omni
OVNI
Fairview Cinter
PNA
Thurmont Plaza
Church Street
Fieldstone of Frederick
Fieldstone of
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of
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Nathan Wei
M.D
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