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Ex-State Dept. Worker Pleads To Illegally Accessing Passport Applications of Celebrities
By Allan Lengel Ticklethewire.com A former State Department employee pleaded guilty Wednesday in Washington to illegally accessing passport applications of more than 150 celebrities, actors, musicians, comedians, models, politicians, athletes and media members out of “idle curiosity”, the Justice Department said. Dwayne F. Cross, 41, of Upper Marlboro, Md., pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge…
Who Will Bush Pardon at Last Moment?
You just know President Bush will pardon some big names just before he exits 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The question now is simply Who? By Scott Horton The American Lawyer For George Washington there was an obvious time for potentially controversial pardons, and that was the day he left office. Washington pardoned the instigators of the…
The Big Question is Whether Congress Should Go After Misdeeds of Bush Administration
The big question will be whether Congress wants to explore some misdeeds of the past or move forward. With all the confusion in Washington and the economy in the dumps, it may be a little harder to get the American people behind them to go after the those misdeeds. By Zachary Roth TalkingPointsMemo Over the…
Sen. Believes Ex-FBI Agent in Secret Iran Prison
The sad tale of ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson goes on. Here’s the latest twist. By Fox News A U.S. senator revealed Tuesday that he believes a former FBI agent who disappeared in Iran nearly two years ago is being held in a secret prison there – much to the surprise of the ex-agent’s wife. Sen….
FBI Launches System to Share Terrorism Tips with Local Police
Historically, local law enforcement has complained about the FBI not sharing enough information. There may still be complaints after this, but it may help deflect some complaints. By DEVLIN BARRETT Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — The FBI has launched a system to share tips about possible terror threats with local police agencies just in time…
Inspector Gen. Says Ideological Considerations Tainted Hiring Process At Justice Civil Rights Division
Here’s just another disturbing footnote in the Justice Department in the Bush years. By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Ideological considerations permeated the hiring process at the Justice Department’s civil rights division, where a politically appointed official sought to hire “real Americans” and Republicans for career posts and prominent case assignments, according…
What Constitutes a Suspicious Incident in Aviation Today?
By Chad Wolf Security DeBrief What constitutes a suspicious incident in aviation today? This is the fundamental question that led to nine Muslim passengers being kicked off an Air Tran Airways flight on New Year’s Day. By now, we’ve all heard the series of events that transpired – several Muslim passengers were discussing airline…
Louisiana Man Charged With Threatening Pres. Bush
With just a few days in his presidency some still want to harm President Bush. By Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Federal authorities have charged a Louisiana man with threatening to kill President George W. Bush. A social worker told Secret Service agents that 44-year-old Gregory Broussard was being treated at a Hammond hospital when…