Poll finds 40 percent say First Amendment goes too far
Washington AP poll shows the share of Americans who think the First Amendment goes too far has doubled to 40 percent over the past year, with 58 percent disagreeing that it goes too far. The study notes distrust of the press and views on election coverage influence attitudes toward free speech.
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Washington
Ken Paulson
The
First Amendment Center
Paulson
University of Connecticut
Edwards and Frist clash over patient rights and HMO bill
The debate frames Edwards as a trial lawyer turned senator advocating a Democratic backed patient rights measure, while Frist highlights a physician written alternative. Both frame the issue as a battleground of interests with HMOs backing Republicans and lawyers backing Democrats. Edwards touts his focus on patients and a potential 2004 presidential bid, while Frist remains a leading GOP health care voice and Senate campaign figure.
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Frist
Hmos
American Medical Association
White House
Democ
Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Tennessee Republican
Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Tom Daschle
D-S.d
al Gore
GOP
Hicks decision on city manager contract sparks debate in Gastonia
Hicks says the decision is fine and he is aging out of controversies. The Gastonia council weighs renewing Hicks through a temporary agency at a small extra cost while seeking a permanent manager. Council members Mitchum and Buchanan split on the renewal, noting Hicks would leave as transition plans proceed.
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Hicks
Gastonia
Kings Mountain
Banlo
Lowell
Sam Mitchum
Gary
Mitchum
Mark Buchanan
Jason Foster
Freightliner layoffs announced at Mount Holly plant
Freightliner plans layoffs based on seniority effective after each shift on July 6 affecting 1,024 Mount Holly jobs. Union wages range at top $19.85 per hour with staged raises totaling $2.40 over three years, while lower seniority workers start at $1 per hour. Company offers extended benefits for six months and help with résumés and interviews.
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Company
Brandt
Freightliner
Debbie Nicholson
Mount Holly
Budget gridlock looms as Gaston panel edges toward final plan
Officials' draft budget leaves holes as tonight's meeting nears. The tax rate remains unknown until spending items are pinned down. Commission votes hinge on police funding, with Keigher opposing any budget keeping police at half the national average. GEMS spared from a 5 percent cut. Gaston College to receive 2.6 million. Several building projects were cut in a 4-3 vote. BB&T redevelopment and water sewer line funding face delays.
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Ponder
Jenkins
Tom Keigher
Keigher
Gaston Emergency Medical Services
Gems
Gaston College
Iue
Community College
Donnie Loftis
Pat Skinner
Joe Carpenter
Pearl Floyd
Loftis
Mickey Price
Floyd Wright
Bb&t
Gastonia
Price
Laura Fiorilli
Fed sticks to quarter-point cut as markets split on pace
Investors welcomed a smaller cut than hoped while the Dow fell 37.64 to 10,434.84 and the Nasdaq rose 10.12 to 2,074.74. The federal funds rate moved to 3.75 percent and the prime rate to 6.75 percent. Analysts say the move reflects a split among officials and a cautious stance on growth and inflation.
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Fed
Federal Reserve
David Jones
Aubrey G. Lanston & Co
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