Bush builds varied Washington team with ex- corporate and state leaders
Bush favors hands on managers from private sector and governors for top posts. Cheney Powell Card Evans Whitman Ashcroft are named or speculated, highlighting a balance of ideologies. Critics warn of risk to conservative aims while supporters praise the cross party executive reach.
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Bush names new dog Barney as he builds cabinet
President-elect Bush and Laura name a 12 week old Scottish terrier Barney a gift from New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman. Barney will share the White House with Spot Millie and two cats Ernie and India. Secret Service arrests Bruce Roberson 37 for threats after domestic dispute. his twin brother was executed in Texas. Magistrate Scofield orders hold without bail until Dec 28.
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Florida Supreme Court urges statewide voting standard
Florida's Supreme Court dismissed Gore's Florida election contest and urged the Legislature to create a uniform standard to ensure all votes are counted in future elections. Justices Shaw and Pariente criticized the state's election code and punch card ballots, warning that inconsistent systems risk disenfranchising voters. They called for modernization to guarantee equal treatment and confidence in the electoral process.
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Polling group explains blown calls on election night
An internal Voter News Service report cites errors miscalculations and bad luck for early Florida calls on election night. Budget pressures and networks knowing risks are noted. VNS funded by ABC CBS CNN Fox NBC and AP provided data used by outlets.
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