Gore Push to Tap Oil Reserve Roils Election Dispatch
Washington debate over using 30 to 35 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease heating costs sparks partisan clash. Gore, in western Pennsylvania, cites affected homeowners and a need to act, while Bush calls it politically expedient. Clinton indicates support, Richardson weighs in, and Republicans criticize the move as crass politics. Pennsylvania campaign traction looms with 23 electoral votes in play.
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Gore emails reveal temple fundraiser and donor offer
Reconstructed White House messages show Gore staff described a Buddhist temple event as a fundraiser and noted an offering of 20 dollars. An email also records a donor's offer to raise 250000 dollars if a White House coffee with President Clinton could be arranged.
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Notable donors gather at Clinton residence for private visit
Guests include Daniel Abrams son and power broker donors who funded campaigns. Steven Spielberg Vinod Gupta Terence McAuliffe and New York leaders attended a private stay at the White House complex amid fundraising talk.
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Corrections Policy Notice Stresses Accuracy
Herald Journal urges readers to report factual mistakes by calling 470 0011. Editors commit to corrections, aiming for full fair and accurate coverage in the space.
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Helene Rain, Tornadoes Hit Georgia and Florida Panhandle
Tropical Storm Helene dumped heavy rain across the Florida Panhandle and Georgia, spawning tornadoes and causing minor flooding. Atlanta saw several inches of rain while Tallahassee faced over seven inches and power outages. South Carolina officials warned of rapid movement limiting flood risk, with communities delaying some events yet others proceeding. Local farmers lament drought and slow recovery as peanut harvest nears one third complete.
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Reno orders probe into investigation of Lee
In Washington Attorney General Janet Reno said she has ordered an internal probe into the Justice Department investigation involving former Los Alamos official Lee. President Chatman Brine was briefed on the move as the inquiry reviews processing and authority within the department.
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Lee case oversight and Senate hearing move forward
On September 23 2000 White House spokesman Joe Lockhart voiced strong support for the inquiry into Wen Ho Lee as the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility probes misconduct by officials including the FBI. A Senate hearing on the government's handling of the case begins September 26 after Lee's 278 days in solitary confinement and 59 espionage charges were dropped.
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Iraqi Christians Released From Mexican Detention For Asylum
Nearly twenty four Iraqi Christians known as Chaldeans were bused from Mexico to the United States and filed asylum applications after being detained in a shabby Tijuana hotel. They crossed the San Ysidro border and were taken to San Ysidro Port as Mexican authorities planned to release all 133 detainees in coming days.
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Kraft recalls Taco Bell branded taco shells nationwide
Kraft Foods recalls millions of Taco Bell branded taco shells after tests show use of unapproved genetically engineered corn. The recall covers Home Originals 12 and 18 shell packages and Taco Din a e 12 shells with sauce and seasoning. Taco Bell restaurants are not affected and will replace shells next week.
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Auction houses to pay 512 million settlement to end probe
The New York Times reports Sotheby's and Christie's have a tentative agreement to pay 512 million dollars to resolve claims they conspired to manipulate prices. Each house would pay 256 million, following a three year Justice Department investigation into possible anti competitive practices in the 4 billion dollar global auction market. The settlement mirrors about three to four years of pretax profits for the firms.
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Dollar-A-Year Principal Saves Munson School
In Santa Rosa County a rural Munson Elementary near Pensacola, saved from near closure, posted the biggest test-score gain in 1997 98. John Dunworth, 76, came out of retirement as principal for $1 to lead four teachers and local residents. Enrollment stabilized, costs fell, and the school rose in standings while he argues against vouchers and punitive reforms.
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Weather information hotlines and online forecast links
The notice lists Weatherline codes for local forecasts warnings and travel reports with toll free numbers for Auburn Weedsport Oswego and Pulaski plus special codes for Dave Eichorn WIXT TV Winter survival tips Red Cross and a daily weather trivia quiz. It also notes Syracuse Newspapers online weather data with a homepage URL.
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