November 30, 2000
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Florida legislative committee urges special session
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A committee of the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature called Thursday for lawmakers to meet in special session "as soon as practicable" to consider appointment of electors in the state's contested presidential election.
Lawmakers nearer vote on electors
A split committee could vote today in favor of a special session as early as next week.
Bush transition moving forward: Office opens
WASHINGTON -- As promised earlier in the week, the Bush campaign announced Wednesday that it had opened an office in neighboring McLean, Va., to help speed up the transition for Gov. George W. Bush of Texas.
Experts: Next president may have chance to lead
WASHINGTON -- During his campaign for the presidency, George W. Bush promised to bring fresh leadership to the White House.
Poll: Partisanship, not election outcome, is main concern
For all of Gov. George W. Bush's talk about Americans chafing over the contested election, the latest New York Times/CBS News poll shows that they are are not overwhelmingly distressed and remain deeply divided along partisan lines over who should be president.
Around the nation
Colin Powell headed to Bush ranch for talks
AUSTIN, Texas -- Retired Gen. Colin Powell prepared to join George W. Bush at his Texas ranch, where Bush worked to assemble a national security team that he could announce as early as next week.
Gore: Electoral College may end election saga
WASHINGTON -- On Day 22, Al Gore suggested for the first time that the presidential election may not be decided until the day the Electoral College meets, one week before Christmas.
Election briefs
Some Dems worry Bush winning PR war
Howard Troxler
At the end of wild ride, victor must earn respect
TALLAHASSEE -- It is waaaaaaay wild to be here in Tallahassee. It is wild to watch the Legislature figure out whether it can choose the next U.S. president. It is wild to watch the protesters and the staged events. It is wild to run from court to court. The weather is nice, too.
Around the state
Media examining Jeb Bush's e-mails
With reporters watching for any signs of brotherly help, the Florida governor's office releases stacks of his e-mails.
How Florida, federal courts work
The contest between Vice President Al Gore and Texas Gov. George W. Bush has spawned a series of legal actions throughout Florida and around the country. The cases are complex and fast moving, involving a variety of courts and different levels within court systems. Here's a quick look at the way cases come to court and what each type of court looks for.
Gore acts to speed work of Florida courts
In courts of law and in the court of public opinion, Vice President Al Gore scrambled Wednesday to keep his presidential candidacy alive.
November 30, 2000
Pig was first-class pain, but FAA doesn't object
The agency upholds an airline's boarding a disabled woman's rowdy "service animal."
Test helps prevent colon cancer
The screening, which has no discomfort, can detect problems before they turn cancerous, a study finds.
Health briefs
Women may have to wait longer for breast exams
National briefs
Tanker oil spill shuts down Mississippi River
Lawmakers nearer vote on electors
A split committee could vote today in favor of a special session as early as next week.
Bush transition moving forward: Office opens
WASHINGTON -- As promised earlier in the week, the Bush campaign announced Wednesday that it had opened an office in neighboring McLean, Va., to help speed up the transition for Gov. George W. Bush of Texas.
Experts: Next president may have chance to lead
WASHINGTON -- During his campaign for the presidency, George W. Bush promised to bring fresh leadership to the White House.
Poll: Partisanship, not election outcome, is main concern
For all of Gov. George W. Bush's talk about Americans chafing over the contested election, the latest New York Times/CBS News poll shows that they are are not overwhelmingly distressed and remain deeply divided along partisan lines over who should be president.
Colin Powell headed to Bush ranch for talks
AUSTIN, Texas -- Retired Gen. Colin Powell prepared to join George W. Bush at his Texas ranch, where Bush worked to assemble a national security team that he could announce as early as next week.
Gore: Electoral College may end election saga
WASHINGTON -- On Day 22, Al Gore suggested for the first time that the presidential election may not be decided until the day the Electoral College meets, one week before Christmas.
Election briefs
Some Dems worry Bush winning PR war
Media examining Jeb Bush's e-mails
With reporters watching for any signs of brotherly help, the Florida governor's office releases stacks of his e-mails.
How Florida, federal courts work
The contest between Vice President Al Gore and Texas Gov. George W. Bush has spawned a series of legal actions throughout Florida and around the country. The cases are complex and fast moving, involving a variety of courts and different levels within court systems. Here's a quick look at the way cases come to court and what each type of court looks for.
Gore acts to speed work of Florida courts
In courts of law and in the court of public opinion, Vice President Al Gore scrambled Wednesday to keep his presidential candidacy alive.
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Decision 2000
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'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban Passes House
