Impeachment Showdown Shapes Up For Clinton Debate
Democratic leaders on the House Judiciary Committee moved to craft a censure alternative after four articles of impeachment were approved. Republicans remained divided as Clinton faced questions over perjury amid a contentious constitutional crisis.
Impeachment Debate Set for Thursday First Full House Vote
Washington AP: The full House will take up four impeachment articles against President Clinton on Thursday in a long contentious debate. Final votes may spill into Friday. The Judiciary Committee must finish a final report, with two waiting days before floor consideration. Speaker Gingrich plans party caucuses the same day. Rep Ray Lahood to preside, Henry Hyde as GOP floor manager, John Conyers for Democrats. Hyde expects a prolonged debate and expanded speaking time. Separate yes or no votes on each article planned. no immediate vote on censure. Democrats may offer motions to recommit. Gephardt could participate.
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Little Jimmie contributions add to Community Christmas Tree
Sunday donations totaling 175 bring the 82nd Community Christmas Tree effort toward its 15,000 cost goal. The Daily Telegraph reports the campaign totals 3,736 so far with 3,561 previously. contributors include Town and Country Motel and the Haynes, Morgan, and Carroll families.
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Police help children's Christmas wishes come true
Bluefield officers from the Bluefield Police Department and Mercer Lodge 80 Fraternal Order of Police spent Sunday morning guiding more than 70 children from nine local elementary schools at the Bluefield K-Mart Cumberland Road. Each child shopped with a uniformed officer pushing the cart as they selected gifts during the third annual Shop With A Cop event.
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Shop With A Cop Helps 60 Children In Christmas Gift Drive
Princeton and Mercer County Sheriff's Department officers aided 60 children on Stafford Drive in purchasing gifts funded by local donations during the fifth annual Shop With A Cop program. Capt. J J Weis noted it offered officers a respite from daily duties.
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Lean Budget Threatens New Fire Truck for Thompson Valley
In Tazewell Virginia volunteer chief Mike Bennett fights for a new pumper as the Thompson Valley Fire Department relies on the county’s oldest 1963 vehicle. After securing bids, funding from the county supervisors is in limbo as proposed budget cuts threaten to push the purchase to July 1999.
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Tazewell County seeks 378000 budget cuts across agencies
The Tazewell County supervisors propose eliminating 378050 from ten agencies including 100000 from fire capital outlay and 48000 from the landfill. They warn volunteers will bear the impact as the plan targets volunteer fire departments and rescue squads. The vote is set for Tuesday at 6 15 p m.
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