Moderates form coalition to woo common sense liberals
Ben Wattenberg leads the Coalition for a Democratic Majority in plans to pull "common sense liberals" back to the Democratic fold. Ads in The Washington Post and New York Times announce the bid, while the group rejects endorsing any candidate and calls for party reform and a return to its traditional values.
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House Dems seek vacant Boggs seat for special election
Democrats plan to have the House declare Rep Hale Boggs seat vacant to clear a vacancy. The move resolves a legal issue after Boggs disappeared with Rep Nick Begich and another man on a Alaska flight in October. Mrs Boggs may run to succeed her husband once the vacancy is settled.
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Demos sued for 252000 over 1968 convention bills
The International Amphitheatre operators filed suit against the Democratic National Committee, Union Stock Yard and Transit Co. and 112 defendants including chairwoman Jean Westwood, seeking 251,992.39 for unpaid 1968 convention invoices. A judge was assigned but no hearing set. Largest claim 99000 for electrical work, plus 64000 for air conditioning and 14000 for janitorial service.
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