Gore shifts campaign tone as economy takes spotlight
In St Louis on the eve of the final stretch, Al Gore tied his election hopes to the improving economy while George W Bush pressed into Democratic territory. Democrats questioned why Gore delayed this focus, noting little change in race dynamics after the last debate.
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Focus Group Voices Reactions After Presidential Debate At JMU
A James Madison University discussion group organized by professor Barbara Pickering had students view the final presidential debate and share first impressions before commentators weighed in. Students questioned credibility and presidential bearing, noting Bush’s responses and the candidates’ ideas.
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Clinton Testimony Called False in White House Travel Office Firings
Independent Counsel Robert Ray said Hillary Rodham Clinton gave factually false testimony about no role in the 1993 White House travel office firings. He found she helped prompt the dismissals in eight calls with aides, though he did not prosecute due to lack of proof she intended to deceive. The report surfaces weeks before Election Day.
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Inside Crash Probe Report Of Plane Malfunction
The crash report notes a malfunction before the plane carrying Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan went down. Obituary notices list Bertha R. Alexander 88 of Upper Tract West Virginia and Lorraine M Hutson 92 of Petersburg WV and Harry B. Chandler 63 of Port Republic.
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One Woman's Battle With Meth and Crank
Robin Cooke recalls days spent on crank and vodka, a quiet morning with a revolver on the coffee table, her two daughters living with grandparents after volatile episodes. She describes 11 days in a psychiatric ward without drugs and the struggle to regain her life and family.
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Social Security COLA boosts monthly check by 29 dollars
The October announcement increases the cost of living adjustment to 3.5 percent, raising benefits for about 45.2 million Americans. The higher payments begin with the next payments issued.
Inflation Boosts Benefits for Social Security Recipients
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.5 percent cost-of-living increase for 45.2 million beneficiaries, averaging $29 more per month starting in January. The rise guards against inflation and comes ahead of a pivotal presidential election, reflecting seniors as a decisive voting bloc.
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Bombing Probe Proceeds In Aden Over Car And Safe Houses
Yemeni and American investigators probe the Aden harbor bombing of the destroyer Cole. They examine two abandoned safe houses, a car with traces of explosives, and a rubber boat linked to the suspect action. A 12 year old Aden boy provided a key lead, descriptions involve a bearded man with glasses. President Saleh notes the boy’s account helped police locate an apartment and other discoveries. He did not mention a second house or a boat trailer found near the car.
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Ancient Bacteria Revived After 250 Million Years
Scientists report reviving bacteria that lived before the dinosaurs after a 250 million year sleep in a salt crystal. The find could offer a living glimpse of a prehistoric world and test life’s endurance under extreme conditions, drawing comparisons to Jurassic Park.
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Living glimpse of life 250 million years ago
Geologist Paul Renn remarks on the significance of studying ancient life to reconstruct Earth’s distant past, describing the concept as spectacular and scientifically valuable for understanding life and environments from the Permian period.
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