Helicopter Crashes Over West Glacier Fire Trapping Crew
A helicopter supporting the large Montana wildfire crashed near Emigrant Peak between Livingston and Yellowstone, killing all three aboard. Officials confirmed the deaths, noting the 25,500 acre blaze is the state’s largest.
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Bush White House launches youth friendly site
Washington AP reports the redesigned Bush White House Web site debuted Friday with links to presidential announcements briefings appointments and radio addresses. It features India the cat Ofelia the longhorn cow a Spanish language section a voice synthesizer and closed caption Webcasts to aid accessibility.
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Gay judge eyes Senate bid in North Carolina
Superior Court Judge Ray Warren, who came out as gay and left the Republican Party, plans to run to succeed Sen. Jesse Helms as a Democrat. He will resign from the bench in about a month after which he can officially announce. Elaine Marshall is the only Democrat to declare. among Republicans, Richard Vinroot is the sole declared candidate.
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Bush faces pressure to suspend tax cuts
Washington AP report says President Bush faced GOP calls to curb or pause his 10-year 1.3 trillion tax cut plan while Democrats urged suspending Social Security surplus usage. Bush travels to Camp David for Labor Day weekend after meetings on fall agenda and White House site launch.
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Booster rocket test signals step toward defense system
A three stage booster rocket designed for a future U.S. missile shield successfully flew from Vandenberg AFB California on Friday and covered about 3000 miles before splashing down in the Pacific. The Discovery Channel Store is recalling 16000 oil lamps due to glass shattering fire hazard and provides a consumer hotline for questions.
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Former Bush aide jailed for mailing debate video to Gore
Juanita Lozano, 31, former aide to Bush campaign media adviser, sentenced to one year in prison and $3000 fine for mailing a Bush debate practice videotape and papers to Al Gore adviser Tom Downey. She loses voting rights during prison and faces three years of probation.
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Reno weighing Florida governor bid after summer tour
Janet Reno nears a decision next week on a Florida gubernatorial run. A Reno campaign would pit her against Gov. Jeb Bush and could reshape Democratic prospects after last year’s election turmoil. Reno’s decisive polling lead and rising criticism over Waco and Elian Gonzalez color her potential bid.
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H and R Block Tax Course Starts September 10
Thousands enroll in a 11 week program offered by H and R Block to learn income tax preparation. Courses run at multiple area locations with flexible morning, afternoon, and evening classes. Instructors cover basics 1040 to complex returns plus current tax laws and career prospects with potential job interviews. Call 1-800-HRBLOCK or visit the HRBlock site for details.
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