Judge Reopens Western Ports in Taft-Hartley Pause
A federal judge approved President Bush’s request to reopen West Coast ports, ending a 10-day labor lockout that cost the U.S. economy billions daily. An 80‑day cooling‑off period was ordered under Taft-Hartley after the Pacific Maritime Association pushed for a 90‑day extension, while dockworkers agreed to a 30‑day truce under the expired contract. The dispute pits management against labor as the union and administration trade blame over slowed port productivity.
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San Francisco
Bush
U.S
Justice Department
William Alsup
Taft-Hartley
Pired
Pacific Maritime Association
Bush Administration
Association
Joseph Miniace
Los Angeles
Decline In Abortions Reported In Late 1990s
NEW YORK The abortion rate fell 11 percent from 1994 to 2000, from 24 to 21 per 1000 women of childbearing age, with teens 15 to 18 dropping 39 percent from 24 to 15 per 1000. Poorer women saw abortions rise as rates fell for others, per Alan Guttmacher Institute findings. Researchers link declines to contraception awareness and reduced sexual activity amid teen behavior changes.
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New York
U.S
Alan Guttmacher Institute
Rachel K. Jones
House Republicans push tax cuts for investors hit by swoon
Inside notes show lawmakers pressing relief aimed at investors distressed by the Wall Street downturn. Page 3 Business section highlights tax cut proposals and potential impacts for financial markets. Names of local readers and staff not relevant.
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House
Wall Street
Downtown Harrisonburg block fuels revival for SBC partners
Building Block Thomas Jenkins and Tim Richardson run Shenandoah Bicycle Company on South Main Street where a thriving mix of businesses draws shoppers. The storefronts between Bruce and Water streets nearly fill, with Dance & Company slated to move in next to Dave's Taverna, signaling a downtown renaissance. Economic director Brian Shull praises the area as nearly full with diverse offerings.
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Dave's Taverna
South Main
Bruce and
Water Streets
Thomas Jenkins
Shenandoah Bicycle Company
South Main Street
Tim Richardson
Jenkins
Harrisonburg
Bruce
SBC
Dance Studio Dance & Company
Dave's Library
Brian Shull
Terrorists Kill Marine In Kuwait
Two Kuwaiti gunmen in a pickup opened fire on Marines on Failaka Island during war games in the Persian Gulf, killing one Marine and wounding another before they were killed by U S troops. The Interior Ministry identified attackers as Anas al Kandari and Jassem al Hajiri, both Kuwaiti.
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Kuwait
Persian Gulf
Pentagon
Failaka
Fear after sniper strikes in Maryland and D.C. area
In Bowie and the Washington suburbs schools and parks emptied as a 13 year old boy remained in critical but stable condition after being shot near Benjamin Tasker Middle School. Gov. Glendening denounced the attacker as authorities pursue thousands of tips and leads amid widespread fear and school closures.
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Bowie
Washington
Amanda Wied
Maier
Benjamin Tasker
Starbucks
Theyve Bankrupted Us Weyers Cave Poultry Farm Faces Losses
A Weyers Cave farmer laments avian flu devastation at Oakland Farms. Garland Wright, 72, says the state order to destroy positive flocks left his family in financial ruin. Five months after the outbreak, the Shenandoah Valley tally reaches 4.7 million birds culled and about 130 million in industry losses.
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Wright
Oakland Farms
Weyers Cave
Shenandoah Valley
Air Pollution Answers Could Be On The Way
The National Park Service and U S Forest Service back a study group to curb power plant emissions in Virginia. The Air Resources Study Group will present final recommendations in Richmond, urging cumulative air pollution checks before permits and expanded ozone monitoring in Charlottesville, Prince Edward County, Campbell County, Bristol, and Danville. Shenandoah National Park remains among the nation’s most polluted.
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National Park Service
U.S. Forest Service
Virginia
Air Resources Study Group
General Assembly
Richmond
Commonwealth
Shenandoah National Park
Ohio Valley
National Parks Conservation Association
Shenandoah
United States
Charlottesville
Prince Edward County
Campbell County
Bristol
Danville
Right To Pierce? School Piercing Debate At Board Meeting
Penn Laird resident Chris Taylor urged Rockingham County School Board to allow students to wear body piercings at school. She argued times have changed and youth seek self expression while noting piercings can be used as speech. Opponents say piercings disrupt learning and safety. board listened as others argued against disallowing earrings. Page 7.
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Penn Laird
Chris Taylor
Taylor
Broadway
Rockingham County
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