Ready For War? A CNN-Time poll on war with Iraq
Six in ten think war is inevitable but support for an attack hinges on proof of weapons of mass destruction. If proof is found by the United States or the U N, support rises to about 54 percent. Without proof, opposition runs 66 to 27. One third back unilateral action if Saddam blocks inspectors, about half back action if the U N approves.
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Bush says Iraq data prove Saddam not serious on disarmament
President Bush condemned Saddam Hussein for failing to meet U.N. disarmament expectations after Iraq presented 12 200 pages of weapons data. A White House official said U.S. troop numbers would double in the Gulf as part of a broader ramping up. The Africa trip was canceled to keep leaders in place before a late January to early February decision on war. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld expected to sign the deployment order soon.
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Persian Gulf
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Iraq
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Donald H. Rumsfeld
Warner's Budget Plan Aims for Relief in Shenandoah Valley Schools
Gov. Warner seeks to amend the state budget with minimal cuts to central Shenandoah Valley schools while facing a $1 billion shortfall. officials praise early results for K-8 funding as lawmakers prepare for the General Assembly session. A proposed Student Achievement Grant could redefine program support.
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Shenandoah Valley
General Assembly
Rockingham
Governor Goes Easy On Cuts
RICHMOND The budget Gov. Mark R. Warner submitted Friday proposes about 450 million in cuts and nearly 750 million in savings fund transfers and use of fund reserves, yet increases money for public schools. The 18 month plan closes a 1.2 billion shortfall with lighter cuts than October and cushions by reserves, with only about 87 more layoffs planned. Warner said the worst of the pain is over and services will continue.
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Mark R. Warner
Warner
Virginia
General Assembly
Court Breaths Life Into Roadless Rule in Forests
An Oregon federal appeals court revived the Roadless Rule preventing new roads in protected zones of George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, with 22 percent of the forests offline to roads. The ruling moves the case back to district court, while federal officials defend the rule against Indian tribe and RV groups.
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John Ashcroft
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Mark Rey
U.S. District Court
Lott resigns leadership as Frist gains support for top GOP post
Senate Republicans move to elevate Sen. Bill Frist of Tennessee after Trent Lott steps down amid fallout from praise for Strom Thurmond. At least 31 GOP senators back Frist, who previously led RSCC to rebuild the party's Senate majority.
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Tennessee
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RSCC
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Rick Santorum
Pennsylvania
Frist and Lott in Senate leadership reshuffle turmoil
William H Frist a heart transplant surgeon and Tennessee senator since 1995 is cited as a key figure amid the Republican leadership shakeup. Senate leader Trent Lott, 61, stepped down in a national controversy and remains in the Senate in Pascagoula Mississippi rather than resigning.
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Senate
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Lott
Don Ritchie
Pascagoula
Miss
Democrats press for immediate action on unemployment benefits
The Daily News Record notes a push by Democratic lawmakers for swift congressional extension of unemployment benefits. Obituaries list Hilda A. Adams 72 Pittsburgh Minnie E. Brogan 93 Waynesboro George M. Kincaid 72 Fishersville Edgar C. Leister 92 Greencastle Elna L. Mayes 81 Stanley Orlan A. Soli 84 Bridgewater. Closing notice states the paper will be closed noon Dec 24 through Dec 25 with deadlines adjusted for Dec 26 and 27.
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Hilda A. Adams
Pittsburgh
Minnie E. Brogan
Waynesboro
George M. Kincaid
Fishersville
Edgar C. Leister
Greencastle
Elna L. Mayes
Stanley Orlan A. Soli
Bridgewater
Daily News Record
Brokerages to pay 1.44 billion in reform settlement
The ten largest United States brokerages including Citigroup Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse agree to pay 1.44 billion and overhaul practices to separate stock research from investment banking and fund independent research. Regulators say firms hyped stocks for investment banking clients while denying profits. Spitzer led the inquiry and notes investors deserve unbiased advice.
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Sanford Weill
J.P. Morgan Chase
Bear Stearns
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Spitzer
Murkowski Names Lisa Murkowski to Finish Senate Term
Former Sen Frank Murkowski appointed daughter Lisa Murkowski to fill the remaining two years of his Senate term in Alaska. Lisa, a 45 year old lawyer and state Rep, said the appointment carries immense responsibility and reflects shared values and vision for Alaska.
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