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FBI Dir. Robert Mueller to Visit Pakistan
During the J. Edgar Hoover days it would have been shocking to hear that the big guy was taking a little trip to Pakistan. But in this jet-setting era, and at a time the FBI has expanded its role around the world, it doesn’t seem that far fetched for a director to head off to…
FBI Surveillance Making LA Area Muslims Apprehensive
The FBI is walking a tightrope these days when it comes to ties to Muslim communities in the U.S. Last summer, it cut off official ties to CAIR, a Islamic advocacy group because of its ties to Hamas. And the Muslim communities’ distrust of the FBI in the post-9/11 era is still real. The FBI…
FBI to Resume Digging in New York for Mobster Bodies
When you don’t succeed, dig dig again. Yes, the FBI is returning to East Farmingdale to dig again for mobster bodies. The FBI went digging at the site last year after getting information that the land was used as a mobster burial site. Agents ended up unearthing the body of Colombo family underboss William Cutolo….
Senate Dems Push for More Money For FBI to Fight Fraud
With the shift of resources to terrorism, the FBI has fallen far short of its mission in dealing with all types of fraud, including mortgage fraud. This added money could help. By PAUL SHUKOVSKY Seattle P-I Senate Democrats, mindful that the FBI lacks resources to adequately address the nation’s mortgage meltdown, are pushing a measure…
Homeland Report Says TSA Needs More Inspectors To Assure Safety For Mass Transit
Mass transit in America has always seemed incredibly vulnerable to a terrorist incident. This report confirms that. Now let’s see what is done to address the problem before something happens. By EILEEN SULLIVAN Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – The agency responsible for transportation security has too few inspectors to make sure rail and mass transit…
Wounded Buffalo FBI Agent Shot By Colleague is Identified
The upside is the agent lived; the downside he was shot and by a fellow agent. Both painful and embarrassing to the FBI. Authorities say it was the result of an accidental gun discharge. By Dan Herbeck and Lou Michel NEWS STAFF REPORTERS BUFFALO — When 300 cops hit the streets of Buffalo early Thursday…
Carol K.O. Lee Named SAC of FBI Albuquerque Office
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Carol K.O. Lee has been named the special agent in charge of the FBI Albquerque office, replacing Thomas C. McClenaghan who retired. Lee launched her career with the FBI in 1986 in the Honolulu division, where she investigated national security, violent crime, organized crime and drugs, the FBI said….