Florida panel grills Harris over 2000 election disaster
The U S Commission on Civil Rights pressed Secretary of State Katherine Harris on alleged voting irregularities in Florida's 2000 election. They faulted her for not aiding county Supervisors and cited ballot discards while Harris blamed others and emphasized upholding voting system standards. The panel will issue an initial report within 60 days and resume hearings February 16 in Miami.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Katherine Harris
U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
Harris
Victoria Wilson
George W. Bush
White House
al Gore
Madison County
Linda Howell
Tions
Clay Roberts
Roberts
Wilson
Mary Frances Berry
Berry
Bob Crawford
State
Phyliss Hampton
State Elections Commission
Christopher Edley
Harvard Law
Congress
Jeb Bush
Ian Sancho
Leon County
Secretary of State
Katie Baur
Commission
Miami
Fielding
Division of Elections
L. Clayton Roberts
Princeton Woman Guilty Of Conspiracy In Local Burglary Case
A Mercer County jury found Donna Ellison Thompson of Princeton guilty Friday on one count of conspiracy, with four burglary charges set for trial. The verdict came after deliberations that began Thursday. sentencing plans depend on a pending new trial motion by her attorney. Thompson, 32, remains free on bond as hearings proceed.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Donna Ellison Thompson
Circuit Court
John Frazier
Scott Ash
Thompson
Frazier
Phillip Ball
Jerry Lee Thompson
Brenda Sue Ellison
Ellison
Winston-Salem
N.C
Winnifred Marshall
Marshall
North Carolina
Ash
Southern Regional
Bridge replacement on Route 52 to cost 8 million dollars
The project to replace the old bridge began last summer with an expected cost near 8 million dollars. Demolition of the old structure is slated for late February weather permitting, after which wiring lines will be moved by Citizens Communications over four to six weeks. Additional widening and a turn lane into Dickenson Hall parking lot will follow, possibly causing travel delays.
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Citizens Communications
Randolph
Old Bridge
Bluefield State College
Dickenson Hall
U.S. Route 52
West Virginia weighs expanding family court powers
The Legislature debates short term family court recommendations as 33 law masters hear divorce custody and support matters. Beginning in April law masters will handle domestic violence cases with final protective orders. The Family Court Amendment passed last November enables broader caseloads and potential elevation to judges.
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West Virginia
Edwin Wiley
Princeton
Mercer County
Robin Jean Davis
Wills
Focus on the Family Sues Over Bus Ads Ban in Florida
A Colorado group seeks court intervention after Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority rejected ads for the Love Won Out conference addressing homosexuality in youth. The posters were removed and funds refunded, with the group alleging discriminatory government action.
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Christian Group
Transit Agency
Tampa
Fila
Focus On the Family
Pinellas
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