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  • Thousands Expected to See Kerry, Edwards End Campaign Swing in Raleigh

    07/10/2004 9:01:23 AM PDT · by ncdrumr · 44 replies · 934+ views
    WRAL.com ^ | July 10, 2004 | WRAL.com
    RALEIGH, N.C. -- The campaign swing introducing North Carolina Sen. John Edwards as John Kerry's nominee for vice president ends Saturday in Raleigh. A crowd as large as 10,000 people is expected to be on hand for the candidates' visit.The Democratic team will be at North Carolina State University for a rally ending their first campaign excursion together. The candidates are expected to arrive at Raleigh-Durham International Airport around 3 p.m., with the rally scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. The rally comes after Charlotte's Republican mayor stepped into the campaign to question Edwards' qualifications as a vice-presidential choice. Mayor...
  • Metamora (IL) Not Intending to Remove Graduation Prayer

    05/19/2001 10:08:52 AM PDT · by ncdrumr · 252+ views
    PEORIA, IL - The superintendent of Metamora High School thinks this week's ruling blocking Washington High School students from reading prayers at their graduation will have no effect on his school's graduation ceremonies. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Thursday afternoon, saying that despite Washington Community High School District 308's attempts to stay within constitutional boundaries, faculty involvement was too great and violated the separation of church and state. Metamora Superintendent Ken Maurer said Friday he has no intentions of removing prayer from his district's graduation on May 27, regardless of the judge's ruling. "I think we are ...