Saddam Hussein hit with genocide charges in Iraq
Iraqi authorities filed genocide charges against Saddam Hussein and six others for the 1980s crackdown that killed about 100000 Kurds in northern Iraq. Prosecutors seek to tie Saddam to crimes against humanity as well, with a second trial possible after 45 days.
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DeLay says he will resign amid probe into ethics scandal
Former House majority leader Tom DeLay announced he will resign from Congress before mid June after facing a tough re election bid. He defended himself against investigations while noting his loyalty to the Republican Party and insisting the public should vote on national issues not him alone.
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Iraq funding bill balloons as panel adds billions
A Senate panel expanded a war funding bill by more than $10 billion, adding money for bird flu, oyster bed repairs, hurricane relief, and other items. The measure includes about $67.8 billion for the Pentagon mission in Iraq and roughly $27 billion for Gulf Coast hurricane relief, pushing total cost to about $107 billion.
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State agency delays animal ID plan in Texas
The Texas Animal Health Commission on Tuesday announced it will wait until next year to develop mandatory premises registration for sites where livestock and fowl are kept. The May 4 meeting was to discuss proposals, but the earliest revisit is early next year. The move ties to the USDA National Animal Identification System to trace movement of diseased or exposed animals within 48 hours.
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GAO Finds Widespread Errors in Tax Return Preparers
Federal investigators report that in 19 visits to chain tax preparers, virtually every return contained mistakes. Only two returns had correct refunds, and several overpaid or underpaid taxpayers by substantial amounts. Errors included unreported side income, incorrect dependents, and misapplied education credits. The study cautions findings cannot be generalized to the industry.
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