President-elect Bush meets Greenspan in first Washington visit
President elect Bush meets Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan in Washington for about an hour of talks and a private 15 minute session. He defends his 1 trillion tax cut plan and says he will press Congress to back broad reductions while meeting leaders from both parties and preparing courtesy calls with Clinton and Gore.
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Public split over tax cut review
A CBS News poll shows 61 percent of Americans favor an initial 460 billion five year tax cut plan with 38 percent saying Bush lacks enough public support to pass it in Congress. A Los Angeles Times poll puts 65 percent saying Bush must compromise with Democrats, while ongoing recount doubts and Florida results affect public opinion.
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Electors cast final presidential votes across nation
Across the United States electors gather in state capitols and local venues to cast final votes for president. Indiana reports Bush with 12 electors. congressional tally due in early January. Faithless electors loom as campaigns press to sway votes, while Republicans defend loyalty amid a tightly contested 271-267 edge for Bush.
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Mold concerns erupt at Clarksburg Elementary School
Parents voice anger over mold found in a classroom in the Clarksburg Elementary School’s third and fourth grade wing. Dozens call for action as students, including Justin Cox and Patrick Wilkinson, suffer asthma flare ups despite meds. School crews remove carpets and replace ceilings after rains flooded the area.
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Pole fire causes outages in Knoxville area
A utility pole fire Sunday morning cut power to homes in Knoxville area with most outages restored by 7:30 PM. Allegheny Power spokesman Jay Mason cited damage from an overnight storm and high winds as the cause, with restoration completed by early Monday. Firefighters handled two road related calls in Emmitsburg amid minor flooding and a lightning strike in Walkersville.
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Lightning strikes Walkersville tree explodes damaging homes
A powerful lightning strike on a 25 to 30 foot pine near 752 Challedon Drive caused the tree to explode, punching through walls and a garage at multiple residences. No injuries were reported though one basement flooded from broken pipes and debris created holes through walls and doors. Fire Chief Scott Campbell called it the most powerful strike he has seen in 25 years.
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