Lott faces pressure to exit GOP leadership before Jan. 6
Embattled Senate Republican Leader Trent Lott says he has the votes to survive amid calls from White House aides and party officials for him to step down over racially insensitive remarks. Some Republicans want a resolution before the Senate convenes in January, while others warn the controversy could undermine the party's agenda and black-vote gains.
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Carterville girls collect over 200 teddy bears for sick kids
Carterville fourth graders Lenzi and Booker led a two month drive gathering more than 200 stuffed bears for St. Louis Children's Hospital, aided by 54 bears donated from Mount Vernon’s Westaff. The girls will be rewarded with Build a Bear workshop gift certificates at Fairview Heights mall.
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Lott Faces White House Silence Over Thurmond Toast
Bush will not intervene regarding Lott's status as majority leader. Lott apologized for his past remarks, saying he made a terrible mistake and vows to push an agenda benefiting African Americans and minorities. White House aides say the president was not to take action to save Lott's job.
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