Armey backs Bush on Iraq action amid Democratic concerns
Leaders in the House and Senate plan votes by Thursday on resolutions to authorize force against Saddam Hussein. Armey endorsed the White House backed plan after briefings on Iraq’s weapons programs, while Democrats urged waiting for U.N. backed inspections. Senators and representatives weighed unilateral action versus coalition support as Bush appeals for decisive measures.
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Miami man convicted of life for beating girlfriend’s daughter
Javon Pickett, 22, was found guilty of first degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the 1998 beating that killed Ashley Smithson, a 2 year old taken off life support a month later. The judge imposed a mandatory life sentence without parole.
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Lawmakers push education funding amid school growth
In Springfield debate, Best notes proposed bill to swap property tax for income tax to fund schools was blocked from floor. he cites per pupil spending near 4500 while prison inmates cost over 30000 annually. Brown urges cutting bloated state staff and reallocating funds to schools. Gesturing to a new middle school, he contrasts it with Big Muddy Correctional Center. Woolard and Luechtefeld back continuing school construction grants and favor health insurance for current and retired teachers.
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Bush Presses War Case On Iraq With New Satellite Photos
President Bush used a nationally televised address to present declassified satellite images and cite alleged Iraqi nuclear and chemical activity to bolster the push for disarming Saddam. He framed the crisis as urgent four weeks before midterm elections while seeking U.N. support and a tough new resolution.
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Anna unveils vision for new police and fire station on West Davie
The city converts the old Anna Building Center into a centralized emergency hub after collaboration with Rep. Mike Best and State Sen. Dave Leuchtefeld. Phase 1, costing about 800000, begins with plans for a grant funded city hall Phase 2 next summer.
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Sniper Attacks Stir Fear in Maryland Virginia Areas
Authorities pursue a Washington area sniper amid a spate of public place shootings. A 13-year-old boy was killed outside a school, with other victims at gas stations and stores. A $150,000 reward is offered as police use maps and profiles to track the killer. Parents rush to protect children as code blue alerts are issued and neighbors fear for tomorrow.
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Martin Eichelberger
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Omhar Haskins
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