Northern echo

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Canada's political agenda runs counter to the US Congressional Republicans' Contract with America. Prime Minister Jean Chretien noted in a recent speech in Dallas, TX, that his country has a different approach to gun control and internationalism. Only the Reform Party has much affinity with Republicans.

Canada, Speeches, lectures and essays, Chretien, Jean, Gingrich, Newt, Conservative Party of Canada

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Showdown time: Forbes turns the Republican race into a battle

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Senator Robert Dole continues to lead in most polls as the Feb 1996 Iowa caucuses approach, but publishing magnate Steve Forbes appears to have narrowed the gap between Dole and the next tier of Republican candidates. Senator Phil Gramm's once promising campaign is now flagging.

Presidential candidates, Iowa, Dole, Bob, Forbes, Steve

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