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Army to Beef Up Security In Labs After FBI Findings in Anthrax
One thing we learned during the anthrax investigation that our nation’s labs had lax security. Now the Army is taking additional steps to tighten things up. By David Dishneau The Associated Press HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Army announced additional security training Tuesday for workers handling some of the world’s deadliest germs and toxins, part of…
A.G. Candidate Eric Holder May Have More Pardon Questions To Answer Beyond Marc Rich
By Jeffrey Anderson Baltimore City Paper The only issue even remotely standing in the way of Eric Holder being confirmed as the next U.S. Attorney General seems to be his role in the 2001 pardon of federal fugitive and billionaire Marc Rich, who fled the country after being charged with tax evasion. However, a 2002…
Sen. Durbin Wants Bush to Commute Ex-Illinois Gov Ryan’s Sentence
Yes, it’s Christmas season and Sen. Dick Durbin wants Pres. Bush to give a big gift to ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan. What better way to say “I love you”. By Rick Pearson Tribune reporter CHICAGO — Despite an acknowledged firestorm of criticism, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said Monday that he was asking President George W….
FBI Report Says White Supremacists Infiltrating Military
The Southern Poverty Law Center is asking the Pentagon to crackdown on extremist recruits. A previous request went nowhere. By David Holthouse Intelligence Report Southern Poverty Law Center A new FBI report confirms that white supremacists are infiltrating the military for several reasons. According to the unclassified FBI Intelligence Assessment, “White Supremacist Recruitment of Military…
Some Senators Say Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens Deserves Pardon
As the Bush administration winds down, judgment day is nearing. Will Sen. Ted Stevens get a pardon? We shall see. By MANU RAJU and RYAN GRIM The Politico WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) hasn’t yet joined the gallery of notorious felons, small-time crooks and aggrieved innocents seeking pardons from President Bush, but it appears…
Fed. Judge Tosses Out a Lot of Charges Against Puerto Rico Gov.
Puerto Rico’s Governor got a big break. Will it be a big enough break to keep him free? By MIKE MELIA Associated Press Writer SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A U.S. judge has thrown out most of the federal corruption charges against Puerto Rico’s governor, who faces trial in February for alleged campaign finance violations….
Birmingham, Ala. Mayor Indicted on Corruption Charges
The mayor of Detroit is currently behind bars. Could Birmingham’s mayor be far behind? By Charles J. Dean Birmingham News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Over an almost five-year period, Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford “corruptly solicited, accepted and agreed to accept money, cash and checks” totaling nearly $250,000 in return for funneling millions of county taxpayer dollars to…
Ex-FBI Agent Mike Mason Says Rumors of Him Taking Over FBI Are Ridiculous
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Under the category of “you’ve got to be kidding me” rumors, comes the latest: former FBI agent Michael Mason is being considered to take over as director of the FBI. On Monday afternoon, Mason told ticklethewire.com that the rumor was ridiculous. He said he’s happy as director of security…