Saturday, April 24, 2004

Campaigns National Bush, campaigning in Florida, promotes the environment.  NYT Kerry’s role in anti-war veterans is delicate issue in his campaign.  NYT For Republicans, Kerry makes a rich target.  Post Kerry eschews GOP labels for his own; ‘Entrepreneurial Democrat”.  Post Bush pushes environmental record.  Post Bush will win close race, GOP leader says.  NYT Country music Democrats say they’re not out of tune.  AJC Colorado Senate beckons a Coors from beer to political ads.  NYT Georgia Longest serving state legislator to retire.  Washington Times Cox speaks at Rotary luncheon.  Valdosta Heart and Soul tour a shining stopover.  Bainbridge Sharper out of House (HD 177) race.  Valdosta Porter to seek 12th term in Georgia House.  Dublin Reese changes mind won’t seek state House post (HD 145).  Macon Houston sheriff to switch parties.  Macon Smyrna man to view for US Senate on Libertarian ticket.  Marietta Around Town.  Marietta Bordeaux seeks state House election (HD 162).  Savannah Economy Indicators Factory orders rise sharply in March.  Raleigh Kitchen Table Milk supply runs low.  Albany Milk prices expected to hit record highs.  Savannah Education Higher Ed Furor brews at Emory.  AJC Law professor wins achievement award.  Athens New expansion beings (MCG Research center).  Augusta K12 Newton County teacher probed in assault resigns.  AJC Accused in tossing was teacher of the year.  Conyers G-8 G-8 host offers protestors spot.  AJC Government Ethics Sheriff’s loan dealer sued by SEC. AJC Health HHS denies Democrats Medicare cost estimates.  Post Homeland Security Alleged terror financier gets its day in court.  AJC Transportation Cobb awarded majority of DOT grant.  Marietta List of key projects from Governor’s transportation plan.  AJC Utilities States press to keep control over electricity.  AJC Governor Perdue blasts Dems for lack of effort.  Hinesville Purdue [sic] jumps on Democrats.  Moultrie Perdue swings through Bainbridge.  Bainbridge Governor wraps up statewide tour.  Conyers Gwinnett Issues Church/State Cardinal cautions Catholic politicians.  Boston Kerry says religion shouldn’t be an issue in U.S. politics.  NYT Kerry says religion should not play role in campaign.  Post Pro-choice politicians ‘not fit’ for communion.  Post Vatican rules out liberalized liturgy.  LATimes Abortion issue pushes Kerry’s faith to the fore.  LATimes Kerry unbowed on abortion issue.  BBC Water Weather reduces stream flows in Southeast.  Athens State proposes permanent water restrictions.  Macon Legislature Politics Party jump made sense despite expected losses.  Jacksonville Special Session Lawmakers to return to Capitol to fill $57 million hole. Governor Perdue wants 5 day special session to start on May 3.  AccessNorthGa Gwinnett Rome Session starts May 3.  Athens Canton Marietta Governor calls May 3 session (Plays hardball over funding judiciary).  AJC Technology Business Google flirts; Investors wonder about date.  NYT Communications McCain sets hearing on phone law (1996 act).  Post Spectrum swap plan revisited.  Post Internet Senate revives ban on taxing of internet.  Yahoo! The Net: To tax or not to tax.  Wired Google’s Brin talks on Gmail future.  eWeek Security Net Savior sets the record straight. C|Net US defends cybercrime treaty.  Register Voting Suit seeks paper receipt for Maryland voters using screens.  Post E-vote rocked in California.  Post Legislators wary of electronic voting.  Yahoo! California set to reject Diebold e-voting machines.  Register Diebold knew of legal risks.  Oakland Diebold may face criminal charges.  Wired Editorials Don’t delay BRAC. Augusta The moving force (Cox).  Bainbridge G-8 cautions wise and vigilant.  Canton (Ethics) Just a coincidence?  Rome State must work together to save Earth’s resources.  Gwinnett Hug an evangelical.  NYT A compromised voting system.  NYT 7:59:20 AM