Word: sackman
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...must face re-election this year because their districts were altered by a new reapportionment plan; normally only 20 are up for re-election in a given year. The senate has been the main obstacle to the ERA'S passage, rejecting it four times since 1972. Says Gloria Sackman-Reed, Florida NOW coordinator: "[Legislators are] in the position now of voting against the amendment and then facing the voters three months later. It will be an issue in their campaigns." Despite a heavy pro-ERA campaign, the odds remain heavily against passage. Says State Senator Harry Johnston...
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