Fire in unlicensed Philly boardinghouse kills seven
Philadelphia officials blame faulty wiring for a Friday fire in a cluttered unlicensed boardinghouse that housed the elderly and disabled. Seven died from smoke inhalation, an 11 year old adopted daughter of the manager was critically injured, and the owner, Cuddlene Ross, lacked a city boardinghouse license. Neighbors recalled a crowded unsafe building and failed detectors.
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Philadelphia
Harold Hairston
Hairston
Cuddlene Ross
Jay Pagni
State Department of Public Welfare
Ross
Wpvi-Tv
Associated Press
Mark Giles
Bush proposes efficiency rules for appliances
The Bush administration proposed easing new efficiency standards for home central air conditioners and heat pumps, setting a 20 percent energy reduction starting in 2006, down from Clinton’s 30 percent target. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham calls the measure a realistic balance of efficiency gains and consumer costs. The move follows a decision not to suspend stricter standards for washing machines and water heaters set in January.
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Washington
Bush Administration
Energy Department
Clinton
Cellular firms face deadline for 911 locating technology
Public safety officials press for immediate rollout of 911 location tech as FCC deadline nears. Wireless carriers seek delay citing cost and implementation challenges. Case examples from Florida and North Carolina highlight risks from non locating cell calls.
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Washington
William Hinkle
Hamilton County Communications Department
Ohio
Hinkle
Association of Public Safety Communications Officials
Florida
Florida Turnpike
Greensboro
N.C
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