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Politico Wants A Probe of Anthrax Probe
Rep. Holt/official photo The FBI is convinced that scientist Bruce E. Ivins was the man behind the deadly anthrax attacks in 2001. But some Congressional types aren’t convinced and want to probe the probe. By SCOTT SHANE New York Times WASHINGTON – Congressional critics of the F.B.I.’s anthrax investigation are seeking an independent review of…
Fed Grand Jury Takes No Action Tuesday In Palin Email Case
In the midst of the nation’s financial meltdown and the hotly contested presidential campaign, a grand jury in Chatanooga heard testimony on the hacking of Gov. Sarah Palin’s email account. The Chatanooga paper reports that the federal grand jury took no action Tuesday. By Monica Mercer Chatanooga Times Free Press CHATANOOGA, Tenn — A federal…
Executive Sentenced In Costa Rica Bribery Scheme
MIAMI –– A former Alcatel CIT (Alcatel) executive was sentenced Tuesday to 30 months in prison in a bribery scheme that involved paying Costa Rica officials $2.5 million to obtain a mobile telephone contract from a state-owned telecommunications authority, the Justice Department said. U.S. District Judge Patricia A. Seitz in Miami also ordered Christian Sapsizian,…
In The Drug World Toys Just Aren’t For Kids
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com DEA agents busted up a drug ring that smuggled cocaine from Puerto Rico to New York by concealing it inside children’s toys, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said . Authorities unsealed a 9-defendant indictment in New York Tueday, capping a five-month investigation into the ring that was headed by Jose Diaz,…
FBI Looking Into Nation’s Financial Meltdown
Behind every good meltdown is a potential scandal. With the financial market melting quickly, the FBI is stepping in to see if there’s any criminal wrongdoing. By Lara Jakes Jordan The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating four major U.S. financial institutions whose collapse helped trigger a $700 billion bailout plan by the…
Homeland Security Easing Policy On Data Gathering
The Department of Homeland Security is easing policies when it comes to gathering citizen information at border crossings. Is it good for Americans or does it go to far? By Ellen Nakashima Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON – The U.S. government has quietly recast policies that affect the way information is gathered from U.S. citizens…
NBA Ref Hangs Up Whistle For Federal Prison
While other NBA refs get ready to head to the hardwood floors, Tim Donaghy heads off to federal prison today. A disgraceful end to a distinguished career. Jon Saraceno USA TODAY Today marks a historic moment for the NBA, but not one it wants to commemorate. The league contends that for the first time in major…
State Dept. Worker Pleads To Peaking At Passports
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — A former State Department employee pleaded guilty Monday to illegally accessing hundreds of confidential passport applications of celebrities, athletes and game show contestants, the Justice Department said. Lawrence C. Yontz, 48, of Arlington, Va, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of unauthorized access, the Justice Department…