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Fed Prosecutors Back Off Push to Put D.C.’s Marion Barry in Jail
It looks like the Teflon City Councilman will skirt jail. The legend lives on. By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors today backed off their request that D.C. Council member Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) should be sent to jail for violating his probation on tax offenses. Instead, Assistant U.S. Attorney…
Republicans Criticize Homeland Report Characterizing Military Vets as Right-Wing Extremists
Homeland security created a hot potato when it issued this report. But Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano issued a written statement on Wednesday defending the report saying “we must protect the country from terrorism whether foreign or homegrown, and regardless of the ideology that motivates violence.” Some conservatives aren’t buying that. By EILEEN SULLIVAN Associated Press…
Indicted Ex-Gov. Blago Wants to Go on NBC Reality TV Show: Needs Judge’s Permission
This guy was a born entertainer. After his arrest, he worked the television circuit like a tv star. Now he’s taking it up one notch with reality tv. The real name of the reality TV show should be: “Is this Guy For Real?” BY NATASHA KORECKI Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — When he was indicted, former…
TSA Official Ruined Surprise Airport Test By Sending Out Email Warning
There’s probably a good chance the person who sent the email out always bought the CliffsNotes in college and seldom hesitated to peak over at someone else’s test. Give that unidentified person an A for cheating. Good job. By Gautham Nagesh nextgov A Transportation Security Administration official compromised the covert testing of airport security…
Obama Takes it Up a Notch in the Battle Against Mexican Drug Cartels
On Wednesday, the administration appointed a Border Czar to deal with the drug problems at the border. Now President Obama is taking it up another notch. Hopefully the administration can sustain its campaign to help the Mexicans battle the dangerous cartels. By Spencer S. Hsu Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — President Obama yesterday ratcheted…
Ex-Federal Prosecutor Alan Bersin Named ‘Border Czar” To Deal With Violent Drug Cartels
Alan Bersin/state of calif. photo Homeland Security Sec. Napolitano, coming from Arizona, recognizes the menacing Mexican drug cartel problem. This latest move is very commendable, so long as Alan Bersin gets the resources to make a difference. If not, the move will be all for naught. By ALICIA A. CALDWELL The Associated Press EL PASO,…
Feds Indict Ohio Sheriff and 3 Others on Charges of Jail Death Cover Up
It’s never good when the head of a law enforcement agency gets indicted by the feds. Certainly not good p.r. for the department. By ERICA BLAKE Toledo Blade Staff Writer TOLEDO,Ohio — Lucas County Sheriff James Telb and three members of his staff – including two former employees – were indicted in U.S. District Court…
FBI Continues to Push to Solve Serial Killings Involving Truckers
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