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Mexican Drug Cartels Turning To Houston Area for Guns
As the drug wars in Mexico escalate, Americans in the Houston area are profiting from the insatiable appetite for guns. By Dane Schiller Houston Chronicle HOUSTON — Drug cartel gangsters waging a criminal insurgency against Mexican society and government are making the Houston area their marketplace of choice, as they spend millions of dollars statewide…
Rep. Jefferson Heads into Election With FBI Case Hanging Over His Head and No Trial Date in Sight
For the second time in a row, Rep. William Jefferson heads into the general election with public corruption allegations hanging over his head. Luckily for him, there’s no trial date in sight and he seems to have a loyal voter base. There’s a good possibility he could emerge victorious again. Before long, we’ll know for…
Trial Begins Monday in Bank Robbery That Resulted in Death of an FBI Agent
Robbing banks can be deadly business. An FBI agent was killed during one of those robberies last year in New Jersey — unfortunately by a fellow agent. The trial begins Monday. By David Porter Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. – Three men authorities say formed a bank robbery ring in central New Jersey _ including one…
Ex-FBI Agent Talks About Use of Torture To Get Info
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Man Impersonates a Federal Agent to Bypass Security At Logan Airport
Every breach of airport security gives this country a collective chill. Here’s the latest. By Laurel J. Sweet Boston Herald BOSTON — A part-time harbormaster accused of impersonating a federal agent and pulling off a terrifying breach of post-9/11 security at Logan International Airport was “an isolated incident,” according to the Transportation Security Administration. The…
An Open Letter To Ariz. Gov. Janet Napolitano About Homeland Sec. Job
By Rober Liscouski Security DeBrief Governor Napolitano: Congratulations on your nomination as the Secretary of Homeland Security. You have signed up for one of the most difficult and most scrutinized jobs in America. The department you are about to lead is responsible for maintaining freedom and liberty while protecting the nation from unthinkable man-made or…
L.A. FBI Sends Agents to India to Investigate Attacks
Incidents like this are a reminders of the boundless determination of terrorists. Asian News International WASHINGTON — U.S. President George W. Bush phoned Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from Camp David on Thursday and offered his country’s support in investigations connected with the serial terror attacks in southern Mumbai that left 125 dead and 327…
Former Defense Contractor Helps Feds Investigate More Members of Congress
This former defense contractor could help make for an interesting year in 2009 when it comes to crooked Congress members. By Walter Pincus Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Mitchell Wade, the former defense contractor who pleaded guilty in February 2006 to bribing former representative Randall “Duke” Cunningham (R-Calif.), has assisted the government in investigating…