Clinton bids farewell from Oval Office in calm address
President Clinton delivers a farewell from the Oval Office saying America has done well with record prosperity and a cleaner environment. He notes Bush will inherit a country ready to meet future challenges and urges fiscal discipline and debt paydown as a contrast to Bush tax-cut plans. Clinton turns over the presidency at noon.
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United States
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Inauguration Begins With Star Studded Event
A star studded inauguration opens with high profile attendees and ceremonial pomp. The judge comments that Ashcroft destroyed records in a related case, signaling ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding the administration.
Local students share hopes for Bush presidency
Princeton youths at Straley Elementary discuss priorities for President-elect Bush. They cite poverty homelessness taxes and education as top concerns reflecting southern West Virginia challenges versus national poll trends.
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Princeton
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Virginia lawmakers clash over Gov Gilmore car tax plan
The Southwest Virginia delegation questions sacrificing tobacco settlement funds to trigger the third phase of Gov. Jim Gilmore s car tax cut. They note revenue growth has lagged and warn the district s farmers would bear the burden if $460 million is borrowed from tobacco settlement funds to advance the relief. Representative Tate opposes borrowing the funds.
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Supervisors reject Idea Park funding in Virginia
At a Tazewell County board meeting the supervisors voted 2-3 against adding 150000 dollars for the Idea Park near Bluefield and 150000 dollars for the former Long-Airdox site at Claypool Hill. Donnie Lowe and two others opposed the idea while Jim Jones and Bill Rasnick supported it. A subsequent 4-1 vote approved 150000 dollars for the Long-Airbox property with Durham opposing.
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