Costs of Salt Lake Games Spark Taxpayer Debate
Taxpayers will cover a large share of the Salt Lake Olympic budget with estimates near 1.9 billion dollars. Mitt Romney and organizers defend costs citing TV rights, sponsors, federal funding, and infrastructure spending as essential to hosting the Games. The piece compares budgets to Atlanta and Lake Placid, noting security and technology expenses far exceed past events.
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Canes win in overtime against Rangers in OT
Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-3 in overtime on Monday night. Ron Francis scored 2:36 into OT after Eric Lindros drew a tripping penalty. Rod Brind’Amour and Bates Battaglia aided the win with goals and assists as Tom Barrasso made 40 saves for New York.
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Blue Jackets beat Devils 3 to 1 in NHL action
Columbus gains a 3 1 win over New Jersey with goals by Knutsson Wyborny and Klesla. Devils goalie Brodeur faced 23 shots with 20 saves as Columbus improves. Other games include Hurricanes 4 Rangers 3 in OT and Flyers 3 Thrashers 1 with scoring by Gagne Roenick and Primeau.
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