Bush donor behind mysterious GOP ads
A Texas entrepreneur Sam Wylyheads a group named Republicans for Clean Air airing about 2 million in TV ads criticizing John McCain on environmental issues and touting George W. Bushs record. The ads raise questions over illegal campaign involvement while Wyly and allies cite pollution concerns and global warming links. McCain aides call the group a sham and urge removal.
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Hollywood
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McCain
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Sierra Club
Bradley campaigns in Maine ad vows straight talk
In Portland Bradley urged supporters to vote their convictions in a five minute CBS ad. He framed the race as choice between unfulfilled promises and straight talk while not naming Gore. Campaign aides said Bradley aims to energize local organizers before Tuesday Maine primary and Sunday caucuses.
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Virginia Senate OKs tobacco bond limit to shield firms
The Virginia Senate passed a bill to cap bonds for appealing punitive damages at 25 million dollars. Gov. Jim Gilmore is expected to sign. The measure aims to shield tobacco giants like Philip Morris, a New York based company with a major Richmond plant, from multibillion dollar Florida verdicts by limiting assets at stake during appeals.
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West Virginia Senate backs plan to keep community colleges
The West Virginia Senate approved a revised higher education funding plan 33 to 1, restoring community colleges to Fairmont State, West Virginia State, and Marshall University for one year of oversight. The measure would create a policy commission to oversee all higher education if goals are met, while the House waits to review the Senate version.
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Local man arrested in Princeton hotel robbery
Bernard Whetstone, 34, of Cook Street Princeton, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. after a search warrant at his home. He was arraigned in Mercer County Magistrate Court and remanded to the Southern Regional Jail in lieu of a $25,000 bond on aggravated robbery charges. The motel robbery at Comfort Inn off Ambrose Lane occurred Wednesday evening. an undisclosed cash amount was taken, with no injuries reported. State and local police assisted in the investigation.
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Former trooper pleads innocent to assault charges
Former State Police Trooper Gary L. Messenger, 30, of Welch, pleaded not guilty to a six count indictment tied to a brutal Oct. 9 1999 attack on Raymond Neal Rose. He faces malicious assault, burglary related charges, and false swearing. A July 26 trial date was set with Messenger free on $5,000 bond. federal civil rights and obstruction charges remain pending. Additional troopers face disciplinary actions as investigations continue and further charges may be filed in Raleigh and Kanawha counties.
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