Equal rights amendment vote delayed. Jewish Minnesotans protest Sec. of State Simon
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Plans by the Minnesota House to vote on a proposed equal rights amendment were sidetracked last night. And more than 40 Jewish Minnesotans waited in Secretary of State Steve Simon's office lobby Monday, hoping the State Board of Investment member would join talks about divesting $157 million of stocks, bonds and investments tied to Israel.
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Minnesota House delays vote on equal rights amendment after prolonged debate on other bills
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