Census cost up, accuracy down
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press Writer
      WASHINGTON (AP) - Big worries for the nation's first high-tech census should have been obvious when tests showed some of the door-todoor headcounters couldn't figure out their fancy new handheld computers.
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PETS OF THE WEEK
      "Tessie" is a fun-loving female Domestic Shorthair who would make a nice pet for any cat fancier. Tessie was brought to the shelter by Gilmer Animal Control, but will make herself at home where ever she's welcomed.
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Colorado town's water system contaminated
By P. SOLOMON BANDA Associated Press Writer
      ALAMOSA, Colo. (AP) - Crews started pumping chlorine through this southern Colorado city's water system Tuesday to rid it of salmonella bacteria that has sickened nearly 250 people. Residents will not be able to drink the water until the last of the disinfecting chemical washes out of the water ...
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