Governor Owens to Lead Western Summit on Indian Gambling
Colorado Governor Bill Owens, a strong opponent of off-reservation Indian casinos, will host a two day Western Governors Association summit in Denver starting March 29. The meeting will assess tribal gaming growth, state tribal and community roles, and regulation scope amid proposals like a Denver area casino near the airport.
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FCC rules against AT&T on calling cards
Federal regulators ruled AT&T skirted the law by failing to pay universal service and local access fees on prepaid calling cards. The decision could cost about 500 million. AT&T argued ads made the cards an information service, but the FCC said ads are incidental to the telecom service.
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Author who recorded Bush regrets publication tapes turn over
Washington old friend Doug Wead who secretly recorded private conversations with Bush and released them to the media says he regrets it. He is turning the tapes over to the president and donated future book proceeds to charity. He cancels appearance to discuss the matter. Bush acknowledges past drug use on the recordings and says he will not answer questions about LSD cocaine or marijuana. White House says content is not disputed.
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Knill Family Photo Taken Before Tsunami Tragedy
A photo shows John and Jackie Knill, identified as victims of the tsunami, captured before the disaster occurred. The image accompanies notice of their deaths and the family’s grief.
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Camera of couple who died in Asia's tsunami shows wave
Vancouver couple John and Jackie Knill photographed their final moments on a Thai beach at Khao Lak as the December tsunami approached. Their recovered digital camera memory card produced images ending with the wall of water devouring the shore. Twelve Canadians were confirmed dead and thirteen unaccounted for as of last week.
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Lawmakers Press Major Changes to No Child Left Behind
State legislators from 50 bodies urge revisions to the No Child Left Behind Act, arguing the federal approach is coercive and unconstitutional. They seek state control over measuring progress, school penalties, and waivers, while urging cooperation with Congress and the White House to improve flexibility.
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