Court Denies Federal Path for Term Limits Amendment
The U S Supreme Court ruled term limits for Congress must come by constitutional amendment, striking down an Arkansas law and foiling similar efforts in 22 states. Backers vow persistence while noting state term limits remain for governors and legislators. Leaders like Greg Upchurch and Paul Jacob say voters will still demand term limits and press Congress to act. Dorothea Vitrac says the ruling will energize Americans seeking term limits and focus on Washington.
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Ramp dispute centers on Greenbrier teen skate ramp
A civil suit filed May 11 in Craven County Superior Court by Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Co. and Greenbrier Property Owners Association seeks dismantling of a four foot skate ramp built by the Fowler family beside their Greenbrier home. The association says the ramp is a structure requiring prior architectural approval, which was not obtained.
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Nelson Fowler
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Parker fails to get tape tossed in federal drug case
Craven County Commissioner Gerald Parker lost a bid to suppress a 20 minute DEA taped conversation about drug dealers. U S District Judge Terrence W Boyle affirmed a Raleigh magistrate ruling that the recording was legally made. Jury selection complete opening statements expected after lunch.
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Goldsboro
Elizabeth City
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Relatives Watch Federal Building Demolished After Bombing
Relatives of bombing victims watched from a safe distance as the federal building collapsed in a controlled demolition at 7 01 AM. Dynamite charges of more than 100 pounds caused the east and west sides to fall in seconds, leaving a cloud of dust after a 4800 pound blast last April. Bud Welch of Julie Welch's family called the sight a shrine for the pilgrims and said it must go. The onlookers dispersed as the structure tumbled in a muffled, orderly process.
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Social Security Administration
Budget Senate debates tax cut in stalled budget plan
The Senate weighs tax cut proposals as Republicans split over trimming levies for families and businesses to balance the budget by 2002. Senator Gramm pushes a $350 billion plan while Senate Leader Bob Dole plans a more modest tax cut, with Clinton signaling a counter-budget and aim to balance the budget in seven to ten years amid heavy Democratic opposition.
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