Term limits debate tests GOP on constitutional limit
Washington House Republicans forced a historic floor vote on term limits for Congress aiming to pass a constitutional amendment. Despite strong support, they faced a likely defeat as supporters fell well short of the two-thirds threshold, seeking accountability and political points amid a Contract With America climate.
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United States Capitol
Porter Goss
R-Fla
Goss
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GOP
America
Newt Gingrich
Bill McCollum
Craven County considers Oct bond vote for school projects
Craven County voters could cast ballots as early as Oct 3 on a nearly 16.3 million school construction bond. The Board of Education narrowed the list to four projects: a new Havelock middle school at 11.7 million, Brinson Elementary cafet ria and 10 classrooms at 2.03 million, 10 new West Craven Middle classrooms at 2.052 million, and a New Bern High field house at 0.5 million. The plan aims to combine needs with political support amid county rivalry.
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Craven County Board of Education
Havelock
New Bern
Brinson Elementary
West Craven Middle
New Bern High
Carr Spock
Field House
Havelock Middle School
Marine MP faces multiple charges in gate incident
Pvt. Jefferson Adams of MWSS 247 stands charged with attempted murder and related offenses after allegedly firing on Marine police at Cherry Point gate during a four hour standoff near Military Park. CID testimony cited a spent .45 caliber casing found nearby as evidence. Hearing proceedings proceed to determine if the case goes to court martial.
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Adams
Marine Wing Support Squadron
MWSS)-247
Cherry Point
Military Park
Orange County
Texas
Patrick Gookin
Criminal Investigation Division
CID
Gookin
Crabs Rise as North Carolina's Fishing Proves Unsteady
North Carolina shellfishermen report a strong crab season while overall fish catches decline since 1980. Crab catches have risen since the 1980s, now surpassing edible fish totals in recent years. Federal rules push flounder landings from New England to North Carolina docks as trawlers cluster from Outer Banks to Beaufort. Some crews travel long distances and take days to haul their catches.
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N.C
New England
Beaufort
Atlantic Ocean
Tar Heel
Tax cut fever grips Senate as GOP bills emerge
Senate leaders debate a sweeping tax cut package as rival presidential hopefuls Bob Dole and Phil Gramm push for cuts in personal and corporate taxes. Aimed at a $500 child credit, capital gains relief, and marriage penalty relief, the plan would be financed by spending cuts, with education subsidies and agencies eyed for elimination.
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Bob Dole
Kan
Phil Gramm
Texas
Trent Lott
Mississippi
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Gramm
Dole
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Lott
Clinton
Department of Education
Commerce Department
Small Business Administration
Finance Committee
Bob Packwood
R-Ore
Budget Committee
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Delayed Sun Journal edition due to computer problems
The Sun Journal reports a delayed press run today because of computer problems. The paper notes the delivery delay is not the carrier’s fault and apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
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