Open Government Defended In Secret Vote Debate For Senate
The Senate debates whether to use a non record vote amid calls for daylight sessions. Key figures like Sen Wentworth defend openness while rivals urge flexible voting paths as candidates vie for Perry’s succession. The acting lieutenant governor will preside until the 2002 election.
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Senate
Baggett
Jeff Wentworth
San Antonio
Wentworth
Perry
J.E. “Buster” Brown
Lake Jackson
Teel Bivins
Amarillo
Bill Ratliff
Mount Pleasant
David Sibley
Waco
Ken Armbrister
Victoria
Ogden
Sibley
Electors cast votes in state capitals amid pressure to switch
Across the nation electors gathered to vote with most pledging for Bush after weeks of recounts. A lone Democratic elector in Washington DC abstained to protest representation. Tennessee and Florida delivered their pledged votes for Bush, energizing supporters as Lieberman cautioned against any switches.
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Gore
Washington
Congress
Tennessee
Bush
Florida
Mel Martinez
House
Joseph Lieberman
Connecticut
Senate
al Gore
Lieberman
New Hampshire
Wayne McDonald
Arkansas
Sarah Agee
Electoral College Meets In 2000 Shielded by Traditions
Governors and electors across states cast their votes amid unusual ceremonies and cheers marking a disputed election year. Bill Owens urged Colorado electors while others reflected on recounts and the Florida ballot controversy.
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Senate
Mike Miller
Gore
US Supreme Court
Florida
Indiana
Mississippi
Arkansas Supreme Court
Bush
Beverly Gard
North Dakota
Ed Schafer
Bill Owens
Colorado
New Hampshire
New York
U.S. Senate
U.S
Washington
Illinois
Ralph Nader
Reform
Green Party
Jesse White
Double homicide in Midland as two men dead at scene
Midland police classed the shooting as murder suicide after a witness saw Macha shoot Seay and then himself. Seay and Macha suffered multiple gunshot wounds, seven shell casings and a 9 mm Glock were found nearby. Both men died at the scene and were sent for autopsy in Lubbock. Police are investigating whether the men knew each other and are not pursuing other suspects.
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Whitley
Seay
T&t
Midland
Macha
Jauz
Lubbock
Steve Martin to host 73rd Academy Awards in March
Beverly Hills AP Steve Martin will replace Billy Crystal as host of the 73rd Academy Awards on March 25. Crystal, a seven time host, declines due to a scheduling conflict while Martin, with eight prior Oscar show appearances, has never been nominated. Oscar nominations announced Feb 13.
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Calif
Steve Martin
Billy Crystal
Martin
Crystal
Julia Roberts
Catherine Zeta- Jones
Bruce Springsteen Rocks Asbury Park for Revival Benefit
Bruce Springsteen played a sold out benefit in Asbury Park raising funds for revitalization efforts. The two hour show featured classics and a new song My City in Ruins with guests Southside Johnny and E Street Band members Clarence Clemons and Steven Van Zandt. A second sold out show followed Monday night with similar guests and reception.
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N.J
Bruce Springsteen
Southside Johnny
E Street Band
Clarence Clemons
Steven van Zandt
Students donate to Empty Stocking Fund at Bowie
Students, teachers, and parents organized a fundraiser for the Empty Stocking Fund. About 80 percent of the money came from students as city leaders expect to reach a $40,000 goal with an Odessa Salvation Army drive wrapping up midweek.
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Squyres
Linda Forward
Bowie
Kim Ramirez
del Bosque
Ron Leach
Robert Winters
Salvation Army
Winters
Odessa Empty Stocking Fund totals and how to help
The Odessa Empty Stocking Fund lists contributors and totals and explains how to donate. Contributions may be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Community Center in Odessa or to the Odessa American office, with online options noted. For information, call the Odessa American or Salvation Army. applications are not handled by the Odessa American.
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Odessa
Odessa American
Fourth St
Wwwsalvationarmy.org
Odessa Texas
Wal- Mart
Jbs Parkway
42Nd Street
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11Th St
Bush's Tax Cut Plan Faces Delicate Bipartisan Talks
Bush presses a decade long tax relief plan amid Democratic opposition and internal GOP caution. He meets Clinton Gore and Cabinet hopefuls Dan Coats Paul ONeill Ann Veneman Christie Whitman while Cheney presides over House leadership discussions. The Senate will be split 50 50 and the GOP holds a narrow House edge as Bush becomes first president since 1888 elected without popular vote.
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House
Senate
Clinton
al Gore
Austin
Dan Coats
R-Ind
Defense
Paul O'Neill
Alcoa
Treasury
Ann Veneman
California Agriculture
New Jersey
Christie Whitman
Dick Cheney
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
Jacques Chirac
European Union
Chirac
Falls Church
Republican House
Dennis Hastert
R-Ill
Trent Lott
R-Miss
Daschle
Gephardt
Lott
GOP
Barbara Cubin
R-Wyo
Cubin
Hastert
Congress
Ari Fleischer
Cheney
Texas Lottery Cash 5s and Pick 3 Draw Summary
Winning numbers reported for Texas Lottery. Cash Five results show numbers 3 8 13 37 and 12? (Note: OCR fragment unclear. Pick 3 details incomplete).
Odd Facts From L M Boyd Column On Color, Insects And Shell Tricks
Notes on shelling corn with shells from old myths, camouflage failing color blind soldiers, a client quote about free speech, butterflies at four miles up, green walls easing eye strain, pink regaining restfulness, orangutans’ endangered status, and contact details for L M Boyd.
Odessa American Publication Notice
USPS listing announcing Odessa American publication details including ownership mailing address and postage information for the Odessa Texas newspaper.
Odessa American Masthead and circulation information
Readers guide and contact numbers for the Odessa American list executive editors, advertising, circulation and customer service details. Subscription rates are shown for various durations and editions. A copyright notice prohibits reproduction without written permission.
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Imo
Odessa American
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