Recount in Florida Narrows Bush Lead as Gore Pushes Legal Options
Partial results from a recount in 32 Florida counties show Gore cutting Bush's lead by about half. Gore allies discuss challenging the tally and pursuing a new vote in Palm Beach County amid ballot irregularity questions. officials report 19,120 presidential and 3,783 Senate ballots discarded for multiple selections.
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Gore
Bush
Daley
Warren Christopher
GOP
Palm Beach
Pat Buchanan
Nly
Senate
al Gore
Contested election fuels late night campus comments
USCA Student Government Association president Jason Stapleton and others reflect on the election chaos and the impact of missing ballots. Some favor abolishing the Electoral College while noting the near tie between Bush and Gore and the lasting stress of the process.
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Student Government Association
USCA
Burton
Freeman
Florida
Gore
Bush
County Eyes Local Option Tax ForDirt Roads And Public Works
The county plans a local option sales tax to fund dirt road paving and various capital projects. Officials say the measure could raise over 54 million for paving roads and improving parks, utilities, and public buildings, with expected broad economic and safety benefits.
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Young
Lottery debate looms as lawmakers weigh video poker legacy
State lawmakers prepare for a contentious lottery bill amid lingering disputes over video poker. Sen John Lindsey opened the games in the 1980s, and Rep Terry Haskins later abolished them by court ruling. Sen Tommy Moore cautions against rushed approval while noting constitutional constraints and education funding potential. Local officials urge careful crafting to avoid social harms and keep gambling out of communities.
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Dmarlboro
Terry Haskins
Greenville
Supreme Court
Tommy Moore
Clearwater
Moore
Wilkins
Aiken County
Ronnie Young
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