McCain pushes for early campaign finance reform push
Senator John McCain and Russ Feingold plan to reintroduce their reform bill on January 22, testing Bush administration cooperation with a split Congress. House allies aim for late January action, as Cochran backs the plan and Common Cause cites rising soft money concerns.
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Democrats Balk at Ashcroft Nomination in Senate Hearings
Democrats pledge a rigorous review of John Ashcroft despite calls for deference. Sen. Patrick Leahy warns against rubber stamping while Sen. Barbara Boxer labels him an extremist and questions his fitness on civil rights and criminal justice. Ashcroft faces scrutiny as hearings begin and critics press for testimony on his record.
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Missouri
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Edward Mallett
Texas
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NBC News
Dick Cheney
GOP
Gale Norton
Norton
Missouri Supreme Court
Ronnie White
Public Hearing Notice on Zoning Amendment Richmond KS
The City Planning Commission of Richmond Kansas will hold a public hearing on February 7 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in City Hall to amend Article VIII of Zoning Ordinance 256 adding Section 8.07 penalties for violations and enforcement actions. Edith Hamberger City Clerk and Frank Guilfoyla Chairperson announce the matter and invite protests or support.
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Kansas
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Edith Hamberger
Reagan shows quick post op progress after hip surgery
Former President Reagan sat up in a chair the day after hip repair surgery and ate, doctors say. Orthopedic surgeon Dr Kevin Ehrhart noted the milestone on Good Morning America while Reagan faces months of therapy and minimal pain medication. Nancy Reagan and family remained at his side as well wishers sent messages of support.
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Ford
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America
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State to pursue becoming energy broker in California
California plans to become a major electricity broker by signing contracts with wholesalers to buy power and sell to utilities. Gov. Davis said after talks with providers and officials the move aims for rates near a nickel to 1/2 cent per kilowatt hour, though critics warn of higher costs and potential windfalls to wholesalers if crisis conditions ease. Pacifi c Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison report losses over 9 billion dollars due to wholesale price spikes and the 1996 deregulation law.
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Southern California Edison
Protester stands ground at MLK exhibit in Memphis
Jacquelin Smith, a one woman protestor, campaigned on the Lorraine Motel site as work began on the National Civil Rights Museum. She urges boycotts, calls the museum a tourist trap, and resists moves to clear the sidewalk amidst ongoing expansion and safety concerns.
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Lorraine
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