Bush urges UN backing on Iraq defiance and force
Bush addresses the General Assembly seeking UN backing to confront Saddam Hussein while urging inspectors’ return. Iraqi Ambassador Al Douri denounces the president as defiant and deceitful, while Norwegian Foreign Minister Petersen warns of hard choices and cautions from U.N. leaders echo calls for legitimacy and restraint. Senate Leader Daschle voices lingering questions about preemptive action.
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U.S
Saddam
Iraq
U.N
Jan Petersen
General Assembly
Kofi Annan
United Nations
Security Council
Mohammed AlDouri
Al-Douri
Washington
Senate
Tom Daschle
South Dakota
Tazewell considers bonds to fund school repairs
In Tazewell, officials discussed a $3.3 million school repairs plan, including roof fixes at eight schools and upgrades to fire safety and windows. The plan requires county supervisors approval to issue bonds and potential tax implications, with a follow-up committee meeting planned later this month.
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Steele
Charlie Simpson
Simpson
Pocahontas High School
Tazewell High School
Graham High School
Richlands High School
Jones
Griffith
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
McDowell Plan Debate Over School Audit and Consolidation
McDowell County leaders clash over an audit citing 260 deficiencies in the school system and a plan to consolidate schools. Governor Manchin urges rapid fixes and new facilities while the local board cites longer bus rides and safety concerns. A dispute over federal flood funds and site viability adds to the urgency.
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Gwen Lacy
Local Education Association
McDowell County
Manchin
Mike Mitchem
Welch Community Hospital
Mitchem
Mental Protection Agency
Big Creek
State Board of Education
Ernest Leonard
Panther
Bradshaw
Jaeger
Bartley
Saeger High
Sandy River
Sandy River Middle
Saeger
Big Creek High School
War
Berwind
J.D. Morris
State Board
Morris
Stewart
King Coal Highway Authority
Clerks Would Allow Marriage Licenses Funds for Upgrades
Legislation would let county clerks perform marriages and dedicate all related fees to the Courthouse Facilities Improvement Fund. Currently only circuit court judges may marry. Copies of the bill will be available at Tuesday’s hearing in the Senate Judiciary room on the Capitol’s West Wing. Barbara Hawkins can be contacted at bhawkins bdonline.com.
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Senate Judiciary Room
State Capitol
Barbara Hawkins
Bhawkins
Bdonline
Residents divided on Iraq war arguments in Falls Mills
In Falls Mills Virginia residents react to President Bush’s push against Iraq. Kathy Walk and Barbara Musolin voice skepticism and support, while Martha Gordon Nedra Lawson and Joseph Begley affirm or extend calls for action, highlighting divisions over wartime rationale.
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Falls Mills
Iraq
Barbara Musolin
Brushfork
Bush
Hussein
Martha Gordon
Blue
Rocky Gap
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