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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1996
Page
6
Hillary Clinton drew rave notes for her convention remarks while frustration over the goat mascot at The Billy Goat House lingered. Critics split, with some calling her address memorable and others finding it mechanical, particularly when reading TelePrompTer.
CHICAGO AP John Sweeney appears in the first lady's box and again with Vice President Al Gore as he addresses 4 320 delegates at the Democratic National Convention. Labor leaders wear red America Needs a Raise shirts, highlighting AFL-CIO's new aggressive advocacy and a $35 million campaign to influence Congress. Republican critics say labor tilts partisan while supporters tout energized organizing and a focus on working families' needs.
A 20-foot speaker stand toppled into a crowd of about 40,000 in Michigan City Indiana injuring at least a dozen people. Officials said injuries were not serious though two victims bled profusely and were carried away on stretchers. President Clinton urged prayers for the injured as the stand fell near the gazebo before his speech.
In 1996 Hispanics express anger at Clinton's actions while fearing a Dole led agenda. They cite the Republican platform’s measures on illegal immigrants, welfare reform, and denying citizenship to children born in the U S. Delegates from Texas to California discuss optimism for Clinton and concern over a partisan Congress.
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