Obama opposes slave reparations in 2008 campaign
Springfield, IL AP Barack Obama opposes offering reparations to descendants of slaves, urging better inner city schools and jobs instead. He notes reform should focus on action over payouts while acknowledging a broader debate with NAACP and urban leagues about addressing racial inequities.
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Springfield
Ill
Barack Obama
Illinois Democrat
Congress
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Obama
Chicago
American Federation of A
Sen. Obama
United States
Kibibi Tyehimba
National Coalition of Blacks For Reparations
America
Senate
NAACP
West Virginia
Hilary Shelton
Washington
Shelton
National Urban League
Urban League
Marc Morial
Morial
House
Obama Abandons McCain Debate Clash Plan
Barack Obama backs away from a series of joint appearances with John McCain. He commits to the three Commission on Presidential Debates debates in the fall, with no further joint events planned. The schedule includes debates on Sept 26 in Oxford and Oct 7 and Oct 15, plus the Oct 2 VP debate.
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Barack Obama
John McCain
McCain
Town Hall
Obama
Commission On
Commission
Oxford
Miss
Fairs feature rain delays at Bluefield Lemonade Day festival
Despite downpours, event proceeds with races and contests across age groups. Winners included Dustin Bonds in 9-10 year olds and Zander Bailey in 10-12 year olds. Missed highlights include the Starz Dance Troup and a planned Collegians concert rescheduled for November at Chicory Square. Vendors adapted, with Goodykoontz Pharmacy and Looney's earning top honors in their contests.
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Trac Newell
Jack Ellis
Dontee Canady
Caleb Carter
Zander Bailey
Matt Cline
Alexis Taylor
Bluefield Merchants Association
Chicory Square
Starz
South Bluefield Merchants & Professional Association
Collegians
City Auditorium
Ann Hess
Association
Corey Henderson
Henderson
Wvva-Tv
Sarah Tuggle
Peterstown
Meagan (Tuggle) Jones
Tuggle
Concord University
Jim Gore
Monroe County
Karis Smith
Wyatt Sheppard
South Bluefield
Smith
David
Marilyn McKinney
Barbara
Edmund D. Smith
Sheppard
Rachel Riley
Sharon
Spanishburg
Wendy Johnston
Steve
Morgan
Hurricane Ridge
Ledena
Ernie Morgan
Mrs. Johnston
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
Mercer County Clerk candidate cites training plans for poll workers
Mercer County clerk candidate explains the upcoming November general election and machine troubleshooting efforts. Voter registration stands at 35,196 with 50 new voters weekly, as he notes staff competence and support for changes. The Republican County Executive Committee seeks candidates for the clerk role for the November ballot. Contact Greg Jordan at gjordan bdtonline.com.
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Moye
Mercer County Republican Executive Committee
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bdtonline
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