Gore appeals Florida recount setback amid Bush victory claim
In Washington and Florida the Gore camp fights on after a Florida circuit court denied manual recounts and reaffirmed Bush’s slim statewide win. Gore lawyer David Boies said they moved closer to resolution while Bush prepares for an intelligence briefing and asserts eventual victory.
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Senior senator Thurmond 98 vows to keep working
In Columbia the United States Senate's longest serving member Strom Thurmond at 98 says he plans to work as usual despite health concerns and aging. He quips about pretty women while aides guard his schedule and media access. He miss(ed) a national convention and Palmetto Boys State for the first time in decades.
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North Augusta woman’s death ruled as death by own action
Family questions police conclusion after Vicki Prescott died in a March traffic crash on Martintown Road. Her son was injured but unharmed. a nine page report by the North Augusta Department of Public Safety classified the death as intentional by Prescott, prompting family appeal.
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15.7 Million Fee Awarded to SRS
Westinghouse Savannah River Co. received a 15.7 million fee for six months of performance. A DOE report says WSRC could have earned 18 million, noting productivity and cost savings above 60 million. The evaluation also shows 29 million in unearned fee carried over.
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U S eighth graders trail in math and science tests
More than 100,000 students across 38 nations participated in an IEA test. In 1999 US eighth graders scored 502 in math and 515 in science, placing average with 13 other countries while 12 nations outperformed the United States.
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