Philadelphia Board Votes to Require Pledge and Silent Meditation
The Philadelphia Board of Education approved a plan to require public schools to start the day with the Pledge of Allegiance and a minute of silent meditation. Students may opt out for religious or personal reasons. The policy passed 5 to 1 and aims to respect individual choice while avoiding church-state issues.
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New GI bill to require savings for education benefits
Future veterans enlisting after Dec 31 face automatic education benefits cuts. A new program allows benefits if service members contribute 50 to 75 dollars monthly to a personal fund, matched 2 to 1 by the government, with a 2700 dollar career cap. Participants may quit after 12 months, refunds apply, benefits usable after active duty within 10 years.
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North and South Carolina Weather Forecast Ahead
A regional forecast notes record warmth contrasts with the coldest season temperatures. North Carolina predicts partly cloudy skies today with high 40s to 50s, tonight mid 20s to upper 30s, and a warm Wednesday with highs in the 60s. extended outlook remains cold with mid 40s to mid 50s highs Thursday to Saturday. South Carolina shows sunny and cool today with highs mid 50s to low 60s, tonight in the 30s, and mostly sunny 60s to around 70s Wednesday, with near zero precipitation through Wednesday.
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Mayors irked by Carter envoy at urban session
Chicago AP report says Carter's choice Samuel L. Samuels sat as observer at the U S Conference of Mayors meeting. Mayors complain of perceived weak support while Samuels speaks for the president elect on occasion. Detroit Mayor Coleman Young criticizes reliance on Samuels and warns of deep cuts if federal aid remains limited.
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Charlotte Bus Strike Enters Its Second Day
Charlotte enters the second day of a municipal bus strike after drivers rejected a two year contract. About 10 000 weekday riders faced disruption while taxis and walking became alternatives. Officials sought emergency help for vulnerable riders and considered expanding social service transportation.
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