Florida election battles hinge on Supreme Court timing
Florida officials deny plans to override the state Supreme Court to favor Bush. The Gore team argues the Florida Supreme Court could alter the winner, butlex ballots and recounts remain under scrutiny. Bush counters that delaying action prolongs election discord while courtdirected reviews face feasibility questions amid Broward and Palm Beach disputes.
Key Electoral Dates and Court Rulings in Florida recount saga
December deadlines set slate of electors to be conclusive six days before the December meeting. Electors meet the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December and send votes by December 27. Congress plans to count votes January 5. inauguration January 20 faces GOP absentee ballot questions and ongoing Martin County case. In Atlanta a divided appeals court refused to throw out manually counted ballots aiding Gore while leaving options for further federal action. The 11th Circuit found no irreparable harm to Bush supporters given Florida’s certified results and did not rule on constitutionality of manual recounts.
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Anamosa Eyes Bike Museum Move From Sturgis
Anamosa businessman Parham confirms no rally plans but notes the town's bike culture from J P Cycles and mail order operations. He moved the museum from Sturgis to Anamosa to save the venture, saying it is not a big money maker yet essential to prevent closure.
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Whistleblower Vindicated on Mississippi River Study
Richard Mangano of New Orleans and Sweeney's successor as chief economist say they are unsure how the Pentagon report will affect the study. The report supports environmental concerns while noting the Corps favored navigation and agriculture over the environment, with possible disciplinary action and rule reviews.
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