Pentagon suspends firing of Star Wars whistleblower
Aldric Saucier a Pentagon scientist tied to the Strategic Defense Initiative received a two week reprieve after Rep. John Conyers intervened. Secretary of the Army Michael Stone ordered the review of his Feb 14 dismissal while Saucier remains on paid administrative leave through March 6. He argues he faced retaliation for whistleblowing on waste and mismanagement.
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Irish Americans protest Doherty extradition to Britain
About 50 Irish American protesters picketed Bush Quayle offices in Boston. They condemned the extradition of IRA member Joseph Doherty, accused in a 1980 murder, and pledged weekend demonstrations until Massachusetts' March 10 primary.
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Williams Serves 30 Day Jail Term In Decatur
Veteran civil rights activist Hosea Williams serves a 30 day jail term in Decatur after February 11 sentencing for traffic offenses, to be followed by a month at an alcohol treatment center. The 66 year old DeKalb County commissioner says the time will help him rest read and write letters while denying a drinking problem and stating his work keeps him energized.
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Rivera undergoes on air cheek fat transfer on Geraldo show
Geraldo Rivera had fat transferred from his behind to fill frown lines during a Feb 4 taping in New York watched by 250 people. Rivera said his wife C C Dyer suggested the procedure and the show will air Monday.
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Benny Hill Recovers After Mild Heart Attack in London
Comedian Benny Hill, 67, recuperating in a London hospital after a mild heart attack last week received a visit Saturday from BBC News agency reporter Michael Jackson. Hill is renowned for his bawdy television show.
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Congress Votes On Coastal Oil and Coin Redesign
The Senate rejected a plan to curb coastal oil exploration by requiring environmental reviews and allowing Interior cancelation of projects. The House defeated a coin redesign bill to mint commemoratives and overhaul current coin designs, with votes showing opposition from Republicans and some Democrats.
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