Bush taps Snow as Treasury secretary nominee
President Bush nominates CSX Corp. chief John W. Snow, 63, to replace Paul O'Neill and push another round of tax cuts. Snow, a former Ford official, is viewed as a cautious, politically savvy choice to revive the economy after a reshuffled economic team.
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John W Snow Nominated For Treasury Secretary
John W Snow, president of CSX Corp based in Richmond, nominated for Treasury secretary. He holds a Ph D in economics from the University of Virginia and is a prominent figure in the nation’s freight railroad industry.
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Competency Question in Elkton Homicide Case
The sole suspect in last week’s Elkton area homicide may be unfit for trial. Fred Junior Shifflett, who shot his wife then wounded himself, is reported by doctors at the University of Virginia Medical Center to have memory loss and possible brain injury that could impair mental capacity. If unfit, charges may be suspended pending a determination of competency, with about a month before any action.
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United Airlines declares bankruptcy amid $22 million daily losses
United Airlines files for Chapter 11 in Chicago the largest aviation bankruptcy. CEO Glenn Tilton promises jets stay aloft while reorganization aims to last about 18 months, with wage cuts and route reductions likely. The filing covers $22.8 billion assets. 1,700 daily flights remain unaffected initially.
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United Airlines Aims to Exit Bankruptcy in 18 Months
United Airlines chief executive Glenn Tilton says the carrier will emerge from Chapter 11 in about 18 months. The filing is among the six largest in U.S. history and involves about 22.8 billion dollars in assets.
Elkton and Rockingham County Near Annexation Deal
District 5 Supervisor Michael Breeden says Elkton and Rockingham County are close to finalizing an annexation agreement allowing Elkton to absorb about 900 acres of county land. The plan centers on two phases including the Food Lion plaza and land east of town toward Offenbacker Road, with water and sewer talks still to be resolved.
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Warner unveils One Virginia One Future plan
Virginia Governor Mark Warner presented his economic development blueprint One Virginia One Future at a recent seminar. Local officials including Rockingham County Administrator William O'Brien praised the plan as sound and sensible, noting it emphasizes common sense and sets seven goals for four years of state action.
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Harrisonburg council to hear occupancy standards debate
City leaders prepare to discuss housing occupancy rules as part of a broader coverage on local planning. The note lists multiple local residents and ages, indicating a community focus in the upcoming page 9 feature.
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Bush administration reviews Iraq arms declaration for deception
The administration began examining Iraq’s 12 000 page arms declaration for deception while saying there is skepticism and fear about Saddam Hussein’s intentions. The U S moved the UN copy to Washington to produce duplicates for Britain France Russia and China as Colombia could not copy it quickly enough. The UN may copy but will first redact bomb making details before distributing to non permanent members. The process is highly sensitive so the dossier was flown to Washington.
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Anti-Terror Package For Va Unveiled
ARLINGTON Gov Mark Warner unveils an anti-terror package urging 54 Secure Virginia Panel recommendations to gain legislative approval. He seeks to amend the Virginia Constitution to expand the governor's line of succession and improve medical care in terrorism aftermath.
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Virginia Tax Office Closings Hit Harrisonburg Budget
Virginia plans to shut six of seven tax offices on March 1 due to lower than projected revenues. The Valley District office and three other branches will close, with two more closing July 1 while the Norfolk office remains open to back up Richmond. Dianne DeLoach said two Harrisonburg customer service jobs will be eliminated and staff may retire or transfer. about twenty people at the local office, mostly auditors and collections agents, will work from home.
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