Reforms on election funding and holiday timing debated
The panel advocates funding upgrades for election systems but says states must adopt reforms first, including ballot correction and accessibility rules. It also weighs Election Day as a holiday separate from Veteran’s Day, and argues against delaying or embargoing vote totals to influence turnout.
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United Way kickoff sets 1976 goal at 220000
J P Phelps White III chairman of the 1976 United Way of Chaves County drive unveiled a color sign at kickoff ceremonies on Tuesday declaring a goal of 220000. City Manager Jack Wheatley told the Planning and Zoning Commission residents are largely split on annexing a Main Street strip including Lykins subdivision. Five Roswell residents earned MBAs from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales: George Schrank John J Kieffer George Smith and Dick Mulkey.
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Roswell
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DOE eyes Wen Ho Lee book sparks censorship critique
The piece argues government censorship blocks Wen Ho Lee memoirs and repeats a cautionary tale from Dan Stillman about secrecy. It questions why agencies classify material after publication plans, noting potential chilling effects on free speech and constitutional rights.
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Qwest.net
Bush faces European doubts over isolationist drift in policy
European leaders and U S Democrats say President Bush leans toward unilateralism on issues from missile defense to climate change. Critics point to Kyoto rejection, stalled talks on land mines and nuclear tests, and tensions over trade disputes amid a widening Atlantic rift.
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Colin Powell
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Voigt
Menzies Campbell
Britain
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Debate Over Immigration Labels Returns to Center Stage
A syndicated column argues term choice matters in discussing foreigners living in the United States without authorization. It critiques "illegal alien" for negative charge and "undocumented worker" for vagueness, advocating the plain phrase "illegal immigrant" as precise and direct.
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