2 Thursday, September 20, 2001 TAX BILL From Page 1 BaUantine, R-Carteret, said members of his party are not pleased with lumping the two bills together. BaUantine added that the tax increase is larger than expected. “This is the largest tax increase by any legislature in the country this year," he said. “This tax increase is the only one that raises taxes on personal income, and this is the only state that raises the sales tax.” The budget discussion began in February, and legislators hoped to pass a budget by July 1, the start of die fiscal year. But competing tax plans have caused a standoff between the House and Senate. Although specific details of the bud get have not been disclosed, the House passed a tax package Aug. 30 that included a half-cent local option sales tax increase for counties and a targeted tax increases for the wealthy. The Senate tax package also includes a half-cent increase and increased taxes on satellite television. Fred Hartman, Easley’s press secretary, said in addition to making sure a tax increase covers the shortfaU, educational expansion is a priority for the governor. But BaUantine said the Senate’s plan will place a heavy tax burden on citi zens, especiaUy in light of the economic difficuldes. “Now is not the time to raise taxes on hardworking families.” The State & National Editor can be reached at stntdesk@unc.edu. /* A * ajLxA, r* A Aft ( Bpm, Monday, September 24 flBjE Swain Hall Studio 1 Experience needed • salsa W * hip hop WtK * techno/club MM WK • African KM ltt * modern M M, Contact information: Julia Lockhead, 919-219-6528 - Th ©y>e University Career Services Here! Division of Student Affairs http://careers.unc.edu Career Fair Today! Caroline* W? Career Fair Thu., Sept. 20th 9:30 am—3:3o pm Dean Smith Center Search employers attending athttp-Jfcareers.unc.edu/fairs/ studentsearch.html Attend these exciting events to /earn about Jobs, internships, networking, contacts, and careers! Professional Dress for Seniors and Grad Students. |WB| Questions? FWiPWWWWWBiWWWM visit tcs in Nash l 8! Monday—Friday S am - 5 pm HEARING From Page 1 Some council members were troubled by the residents’ claims. Council member Edith Wiggins responded to residents by requesting summaries of previous meet ings between the University and residents. “I wish there could be a meaningful meet ing with residents of Mason Farm Road and the University,” said Mayor Rosemary Waldorf. There were also several references at the hearing to the Smith Center special use permit, which University officials are requesting to have abandoned. The permit, created in 1980, requires a 200-foot buffer between UNC and Mason Farm Road. Residents worry that if the buffer is removed, there wiU be nothing to pro tect them from University growth. No decision was made at the hearing, although University officials asked that the removal of the special-use permit be considered along with approval of the Development Plan. Several students from student gov ernment and the Residence Hall Association also came to the hearing to express support for UNC’s growth plan. “It will make all of our lives easier,” said Frances Ferris, chairwoman of external relations for student govern ment. “It’s going to benefit the University as well as the town.” The City Editor can be reached at citydesk@unc.edu. ATTACK From Page 1 pie,” responsible as the leader of the rul ing Taliban in Afghanistan challenged assertions that Osama bin Laden master minded the attacks. The Taliban leader called for an effort to find the real culprits. Increasingly, administration officials said their investigation is pointing to bin Laden as their man and made it clear that military retaliation against his al- Qaida terrorist network and the nations that harbor it is only a matter of time. Rice told reporters she has no doubt that military power is part of the gov ernment’s response. Some officials involved in the military planning want Bush to target Iraq, but advisers close to the president say Saddam Hussein is not an initial target. However, the administration has put the world on notice that any nation - includ ing Iraq - harboring terrorists could be the focus of U.S. strikes down the line. Administration officials have offered little information on the timing or scope of their planned military retaliation. But the issue was very much in evi dence during the day in Norfolk, Va., CANVAS From Page 1 publicly profess their pain. Erica Williams, a freshman political science major, took the invitation and per formed a poem titled “Sankota,” which she wrote Friday after reflecting on the events of last week. “This was a wonderful idea that brought the entire campus together,” Williams said. “Tragedies like this are horrific but can be worse if we don’t learn something from them and come DURHAM ROOFINGa COMP A N Y Serving Durham and Chapel Hill Since 1963 Residential & Commercial • Flat Roofs • Shingles • Slate • Tile • Metal Roofing • Licensed Statewide ■f * I 682-8064 1511 Peace Street Durham, NC State where the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt departed on a previously scheduled mission to the Mediterranean. A band played “New York, New York" as the mighty ship left port. “This is a scheduled deployment but it is by no means routine,” said Rear Adm. Mark Fitzgerald. “The events of the last week have renewed our sense of deter mination and our focus.” Navy officials declined to say whether the attacks had changed the orders of either the aircraft carrier or the rest of its batde group. The government shut down the nation’s airline system after the attacks, and even after the skies were reopened airlines have struggled with a dramatic falloff in business. The industry’s decline was underscored during the day when two airlines, American and United, said that together they would lay off 40,000 employees. Delta Airlines Chairman Leo Mullin, representing the industry, urged Congress to approve sl7 billion in fed eral aid and loan guarantees, coupled with limits on legal liability for the deaths and destruction caused by the hijacked planes. together as a nation.” After hundreds of people came to pay their respects, the tribute was ushered out with a rousing, hopeful song and a wave of tears and emotion, during which even some of the event’s coordinators broke down. “After watching everyone come by throughout the day, the whole situation hit me and I realized how important it was for everyone to come together,” Brannock said. “It has been a very powerful day for a lot of people, me included.” The Arts & Entertainment Editor can be reached at artsdesk@unc.edu. Campus Calendar Today 5 p.m. - Thinking about law school? There will be an information session with Jenni Browning in Union 224. 6 p.m. The Carolina Academic Team will hold a practice and informa tion session in 106 Greenlaw Hall. Anyone interested in Jeopardy!, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, quiz bowl or trivia in general is invited. No experi ence is necessary. 7 p.m. - Carolina Flying Club pre- Come Enjoy the FLORIDA STATE Game! Kick Off at Noon From 12:00 pm-4:00 pm, /// IJm A chance for two people to win V 2002 Season Tickets for the college team of their choice! (Must be present to win) We hove 7 TV’s And 2 HUQE screens! W food and PrinJo specials everyday! Close to campus- just a short walk from Granville Towers! For more details call Ham's of Chapel Hill at 933-3767. Located next to the Trail Shop on Franklin Street, parking in the rear. IEEVSCR 9 •• ■ • (Unscramble these two words for free pizza and a worthwhile cause!) Clue: The words, or the first letter of each word, go in the blank spaces below. Complete the text and read the message. Workshop for UNC Students Thursday, September 27,6:00-8:00 pm Dey Hall, Toy Lounge 4th floor (Pizza dinner will be provided) The Carolina community has shown in the last week how much it cares about its fellow citizens and their communities. Now, The Carolina Center for (CC_ J would like your help in its work to “serve those who serve.” CC_ _ is hosting a workshop to solicit advice from students. The Center seeks suggestions and criticism regarding how it does and/or can inform, recognize, train and fund students and their work. All student organizations involved in are encouraged to send representatives. Undergraduate, graduate and professional students are all welcome. RSVP required) Contact CC at c @unc.edu or 843-7568 by spm, Monday, September. 24. Prior to responding, please review the workshop agenda and discussion questions posted at www.unc.edu/c_ Along with your RSVP, please indicate the topic(s) that are of the greatest interest to you. J 3DIAS3S Dnan