House blocks offshore drilling and monument energy plan
The House voted 247-164 to delay Lease Sale 181 offshore drilling near Pensacola to April 1, 2002, backed Florida opposition and Gov. Jeb Bush. It also approved a 242-173 measure restricting energy development in designated national monuments, citing preservation of natural heritage.
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Iran involvement not proven in Khobar Towers bombing
AP reports no definitive proof Iranian authorities sponsored the June 25 1996 Khobar Towers attack that killed 19 U.S. servicemen. Attorney General Ashcroft cited a 46 count indictment against Saudis and one Lebanese, noting elements of Iran’s government inspired and supervised Saudi Hezbollah. Officials caution Iran’s role remains unproven while ensuring justice for victims. President Bush vowed ongoing pursuit of those responsible.
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1990s Boom Leaves Many Behind In Economic Gap
AP reports the 1990s boom benefited the rich while many lower income Americans saw little improvement. A Pew poll finds rising view of a divide between haves and have-nots, with 44 percent perceiving the split, and only 43 percent satisfied with the country’s direction. Debt and energy costs threaten middle and lower income households, and tax cuts are viewed variably.
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Williamsburg adopts 40 dollar zoning certificate fee
The City of Williamsburg Kansas adopted Resolution 06 04 04 setting the zoning certificate application fee at 40.00 with the measure taking effect after publication. Mayor Charles Gilkey and City Clerk Lori Hamilton approved the resolution on June 4 2001. A survey notes costs of living as a major concern for local residents alongside high prices.
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Public hearing set on annexation in Franklin County Kansas
Franklin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on July 2 2001 at 10:00 AM in the Franklin County Courthouse Ottawa Kansas to consider an annexation request for lands not adjoining the city of Ottawa Kansas described as multiple parcels totaling about 441 acres in Sections 25 30 and 36 Township 17 Range 19 20. Shari Perry County Clerk signed notice.
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Condit Meets Parents of Missing Chandra Levy in Private Talk
California couple Dr. Robert and Susan Levy meet with Rep Gary Condit in Washington seeking new information about Chandra Levy who disappeared after last being seen April 30 at a health club. Condit says he is not a suspect and police seek any insight from him.
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Public meeting on township hall addition plans
On July 2 2001 at 7 30 pm at Centropolis Township Hall residents may comment on proposed construction of an addition to the township hall to house two fire racks as part of North Centropolis Township Fire Board agenda.
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