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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2000
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents its column consensus on current issues. Included is a Bible verse from 1 John 5 13 AV affirming belief in eternal life through the name of the Son of God.
West Virginia retains three U S House seats after a slim population gain of .08 percent over the last decade. The editorial notes past redistricting that weakened Mercer County and calls for vigilance in 2001 state redistricting to restore a stronger voice in state government and protect representation amid national census changes.
Looking back at January Firsts, history shows how a single year can alter nations and lives. The piece contrasts major world events with personal notes on aging, retirement fringe benefits, and the need for automatic cost of living adjustments to protect retirees from inflation and rising costs.
The crystal ball sees Bush with a brief honeymoon as Senate deadlocks split after 1881, with 55 percent approval by July 4 and 45 by year end. Putin tensions rise, Cuba and China ties, espionage grow. A Supreme Court vacancy brings Emilio Garza or Gonzales on list. Major abortion and family planning battles loom. economy stalls at 2 to 2.5 percent growth. Mir space station slated to return.
The new Congress faces a tight split with 221 Republicans and an independent ally in control, while Al Gore as Senate president presides over the electoral vote count that will declare George W. Bush president by a narrow margin. Historical notes compare Gore's role to Nixon and Humphrey, with 1881 and 1953 close ties cited and the risk of stalemate if power-sharing fails.
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