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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2001
Page
5
An agriculture science note from AP reports Cornell University scientists confirming the first U S infestation of Asian stink bugs. The pests, now detected in Allentown neighborhoods, threaten Pennsylvania crops and nearby farms.
In Thurmont Maryland farmers are shifting from wholesale markets to roadside stands. Growers note a variety of apples like Galas Fujis and Jonagolds attracts shoppers and yields higher profits than selling at the market.
In Sacramento Governor Gray Davis signed four bills requiring developers to prove long term water supplies before building subdivisions and a companion measure forcing local planners to study water availability for all California Environmental Quality Act projects. With California growing by about 600,000 people annually, water is scarce.
Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman said Congress will continue work on a major farm policy bill, seeking thorough input. The House approved a 10 year, 170 billion dollar package for farm and conservation aid, while the White House objected that it underfunds conservation and favors large farms. The Senate committee plans to draft its version next week, with Harkin open to administration input on environmental and conservation incentives.
New Yorkers chose the Democratic mayoral candidate in a runoff one month after the World Trade Center attack. Mark Green and Fernando Ferrer led a tight race as they head toward the general election to face Republican Michael Bloomberg.
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said the Fed will not air deliberations on television but has reduced secrecy. He cited the 1994 decision to announce interest rate changes immediately as improving communication with financial markets and the public, while avoiding comments on current conditions or future moves.
Giuliani, a two-term Republican facing term limits, wins the New York mayoral race with about 40 percent of the vote. The result would trigger New York's first runoff in 24 years if needed as turnout is light by midday Thursday. The leader praised for crisis management after the attack must leave office at year end.
The House nears quick passage of a 396 billion spending bill for education health and labor, boosted by a soaring 7 billion above Bush request. Bipartisan control with no contentious amendments, Sen Hart withdraws measure on minors morning after pill.
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