City ordinance on life partnerships struck down by court
A Commonwealth Court ruling voided Philadelphia’s 1998 ordinance that added life partnerships to marital status to grant city employee benefits. The decision held the city overstepped state power by redefining marriage. The suit by seven taxpayers argued the city lacked authority to create a new marital status.
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Bush raises record funds in two states for 2004 bid
President Bush shattered fundraising records with events in Oklahoma and Arkansas boosting his total to about 110 million. He led multiple high dollar fundraisers, highlighting the GOP advantage in money and political influence as Democrats eye similar funding gaps for 2004.
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Bush unveils 2.4 million pilot to boost high school standards
President Bush announced a 2.4 million pilot program to raise high school standards in five states, beginning with Arkansas in the State Scholars Initiative modeled after Texas. The effort draws from existing DOE grants and aims to improve college readiness and work force preparation.
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NEPA under review as Bush administration seeks update
The White House proposes modernizing the 32 year old National Environmental Policy Act to reduce bureaucratic gridlock while critics warn of rolled back protections. A nine member task force invites public comment through Sept. 23 with a report due early next year.
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