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RECORD SET. ALAN WEBB, 18, Virginia distance-running phenom who raced a mile in 3:53.43, shattering the 36-year-old U.S. high school record of 3:55.3 set by Kansas Congressman Jim Ryun; in Eugene...
...which Jackson would make a public apology. But as he wrote in a letter to Jackson that was later made public by the Village Voice, Jackson "disrespected me, my pulpit and my people" by turning the event into a media circus, complete with pro-Jackson speeches by politicians like Congressman Charles Rangel. Jackson sent Walker a letter apologizing for "any error in judgment and communication," and Walker accepted it. Privately, he grumbles that "it wasn't much of an apology...
...disenfranchising them last November. As state revenues are shrinking, Republicans have cut his $313 million tax-cut plan almost in half this month, and his government downsizing efforts have sparked state-employee demonstrations. "Jeb's conservative agenda is remarkably out of touch with the majority of Floridians," says Democratic Congressman Jim Davis, a possible challenger...
...Quirky Vermont Independent Legislator Caucus Doubles in Size: Congressman Bernie Sanders no longer has to serve as recording secretary, treasurer, president and vice president. Jeffords initiation hazing will probably be light, consisting mostly of the public recitation of notable events in the history of maple syrup production...
...Political observers do not expect leaving the GOP to hurt Jeffords? reputation in Vermont. His constituents, who rank among the nation?s most progressive voters - their other Senator, Patrick Leahy is a liberal Democrat while their Congressman, Bernie Sanders, is an Independent Socialist - are reportedly reacting positively to news of Jeffords? defection...