Florida recount saga tests Bush Gore conflict and court ruling
In a high stakes battle over Florida ballots, Judge Middlebrooks rejects a bid to halt the manual recount as Bush and Gore wage court battles and public campaigns. Harris orders counties to certify votes by deadline while Volusia and Palm Beach counties begin or plan recounts.
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Congress postpones lame duck session until Dec fifth
Congress delays its lame duck work week amid unsettled presidential election. Republican leaders plan to push through a tax measure for exporters and some small bills while sending members home until December 5. The House approval of a temporary spending measure and anticipated Senate action reflect a cautious posture as Bush Gore outcomes loom.
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Clinton signs bill renewing elderly programs nationwide
President Clinton signed legislation renewing senior services including Meals on Wheels and elder legal aid. The act extends job training and pension counseling, creates a family caregiver program, and continues funding despite a five year lapse. Several fiscal 2001 spending bills remain unresolved along with tax and immigration issues.
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