Bush backs reducing federal gas tax creating campaign split
Texas Governor George W. Bush backs rolling back part of the 1993 4.3 cent federal gas tax while Vice President Gore opposes the move. GOP aides say the stance could shift energy policy to a central campaign issue as rising fuel prices shape voter concerns.
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Indiana Governor calls for review of death penalty practices
Gov. Frank O’Bannon asks for an in depth examination of Indiana’s death penalty law and procedures in light of issues surfaced in other states. He wrote to Senate Criminal Law Study Commission chairman Sen. William Alexa seeking an impartial reassessment.
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Race remains the unspoken issue in America today
Anna Quindlen argues race is the central, ignored problem in the United States. She notes repeated police incidents and public reactions, urging frank discussion of race, privilege, and systemic bias beyond surface debates.
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White House sets single race tally for mixed race census
The White House directs that those who choose more than one race will be counted as minorities for discrimination monitoring under the Voting Rights Act and civil rights laws. The directive, tied to the 2000 Census, limits data use to about a dozen categories for agencies.
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Correction notice for The Miracle Worker reservations
A correction states the reservations for The Miracle Worker at Jefferson High School are March 16 to 18. The contact number 398 2600 ext 4151 is provided and a telephone error in Friday's Weekend Calendar is acknowledged. The Gazette says it will publish corrections for inaccuracies. Phone 398 8313 for inquiries.
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