Specter fights to keep Judiciary chairmanship
Senate Republicans weigh Specter bid to head the Judiciary Committee as abortion rights stance fuels debate. Specter meets with Majority Leader Frist and others about steering a panel that could handle Supreme Court nominees, while abortion opponents protest outside the Capitol.
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Washington calmly awaiting a new governor
Washington voters and officials await final results as vote counting drags on after the election. Christine Gregoire leads Dino Rossi by a narrow margin with about 22,000 ballots remaining statewide. Absentee mail ballots and postmark rules shape the slow process in a state where most voters cast ballots by mail.
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Bush shifts education focus to older students in second term
President Bush aims to expand No Child Left Behind into a broader education push targeting older students. He envisions quicker action in a Congress with a larger majority, while critics decry funding and enforcement. A new education secretary, Maureen Spellings, is slated to replace Rod Paige pending Senate confirmation.
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Britain seeks ban on smoking in most public places
Health Secretary John Reid unveiled a plan to ban smoking in offices, restaurants, and most pubs serving food over four years, affecting about 10 percent of England’s drinking establishments. The proposal aims to balance public health with personal freedom, though critics call it nanny state overreach.
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Elyria woman wins $1,000 furnishings package in contest
A long-time participant, Elya Bren hod, finally wins the C-T Upgrading Your Spaces contest after submitting entries at seven co sponsors from November 3 through 11. She is awarded a $1,000 furnishings package and selection rights from the sponsor listings.
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