Judge Hears Middle Ground On Tulia Drug Testing Policy
Tulia Independent School District appeals U S district ruling on voluntary drug testing for extracurricular participants. Judge Mary Lou Robinson barred testing for some students but allowed voluntary measures as a temporary safeguard while litigation continues. District officials emphasize voluntary compliance during appeal.
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Tulsa
Cotton producers form boll weevil control district in eastern New Mexico
Roosevelt and Curry County cotton growers approve a boll weevil control district aiming to eradicate the pest and protect yields, with more than 80 percent support. The plan mirrors Texas water district concepts, reflecting cooperative action to boost agriculture amid recent a 10 percent crop decline from boll weevil damage.
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New Mexico
Roosevelt
Curry
A Better Way for Voting Warned by Gore Clampdown
Claremont columnist William Rusher assesses the Florida recount saga and the U S Supreme Court order halting the manual recount. He laments the reliance on “undervotes” and proposes simpler voting methods while noting literacy tests’ removal and the need to protect ballot secrecy. The piece reflects on the political pressure shaping outcomes.
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Illinois
Gore’s final speech contrasts with harsh campaign tactics
Analysis notes Gore’s graceful concession contrasted with 37 days of turmoil and partisan feuding. Aides rebuked Ed Rendell over urging a concession after the Supreme Court ruling. Some expected a withdrawal, not a concession, as Bush prepares to lead, amid lingering suspicion of the court’s role.
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Gore
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England
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United States Supreme Court
George Bush
Supreme Court Defends Rule of Law in Florida Case
Mona Charen argues the Florida Supreme Court politicized the 2000 election, condemns partisan recounts, and says the U S Supreme Court correctly overturned an unconstitutional intervention. She accuses Democrats of misusing civil rights rhetoric to energize black voters over the undervote issue.
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Florida Supreme Court
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Supreme Court
Florida Court
al Gore
Joseph Lowry
James Baker
Lincoln Dead for 135 Years and GOP Race Record
Leonard Pitts Jr writes in the Miami Herald that the Republican Party has long shown indifference to African-American community concerns. He criticizes George W Bush for courting black voters while ignoring systemic issues, calls for real black progress, and notes Lincoln’s legacy as a measuring rod.
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George Bush
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Jesse Helms
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Colin Powell
Janet Jackson
Leonard Pitts Jr
Miami Herald
Herald Plaza
Fla
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Monday Daily News
Editorial Policy Notes For Amarillo Daily News Page
The Amarillo Daily News states that editorials on the left side reflect the editorial board opinions while columns by local and syndicated writers represent individual viewpoints. It clarifies that opinions on the page do not necessarily reflect the newspaper’s official stance.
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