School board mulls deposit fee for textbooks
Godbey proposed a refundable deposit on issued books to curb losses as the board weighs legality in the Commonwealth. If returned in good condition, the money would be refunded. lawyers cautioned that charging such a fee could face obstacles since schools must provide books. The idea aims to encourage book return and reduce costs.
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Godbey
Commonwealth
Lindh case outlines terrorism charges and legality concerns
The article details government plans to charge John Lindh with providing support to terrorist organizations and engaging in prohibited transactions with the Taliban. It notes disputes over civilian versus military court, treason potential, evidentiary burdens, and statements from Ashcroft and White House officials. It also recalls Lindh's capture, detention, and background including training, al-Qaida contact, and interactions with bin Laden.
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Marilyn Walker
Frank Lindh
James Brosnahan
San Francisco
Ashcroft
Lindh
Taliban
Bush
White House
Ari Fleischer
National Security Council
Justice Department
Pentagon
State Department
Senate Judiciary Committee
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Sindh
Afghanistan
U.S
Mazar-e-Sharif
CIA
John Spann
Spann
Bataan
Arabian Sea
FBI
Harkat ul-Mujahedeen
Kashmir
al-Qaida
Walker
bin Laden
Mercer County Receives Emergency Food and Shelter Funds
Mercer County is awarded 32807 dollars under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The National Board, with FEMA charter representation, will allocate funds to local agencies through a Mercer County Local Board led by The United Way and religious and government partners. Applications are due January 18, 2002. eligible groups include private nonprofit or government units with proper controls and non discrimination policies.
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Mercer County
Emergency Food and Shelter National Board
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Salvation Army
American Red Cross
United Jewish Communities
Catholic Charities, USA
National Council of the Churches of Christ In the USA
United Way of America
Congress
United Way
Catholic Charities
National Board
Catholic Community Service
Jesus Victory Crusades
Sara Keys
Princeton
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