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NAFTA votecast narrows as lawmakers weigh benefits
Amid late lobbying and district pressure, House members split on NAFTA with more than two dozen undecided. Backers claim momentum after Gore Perot debate, while critics led by David Bonier push to stop the pact. Durbin and Reynolds pledge support, framing expanded trade as opportunity for Illinois farmers and manufacturers.
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Great Lakes States
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
Dan Rostenkowski
Richard Durbin
Ilinois
Lee Hamilton
Peter Hoekstra
David Mann
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David Bonier
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Ross Perot
Durbin
Springfield
U.S
Iinois
Ways and Means
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Met Reynolds
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