Capitol Visitor Center over budget by 48 million says GAO
GAO analysis shows the 580000 square foot underground center under the Capitol will cost at least 351.3 million, 16 percent over the 303.5 million budget, with potential rises to 395 million by opening in December 2005. Additional office space spending could reach 100 million. Government official warns future costs may change.
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Black bear attacks camper in Utah canyon
In a remote canyon near Salt Lake City a black bear tried to drag Nick Greeve, 18, from his sleeping bag as he and other campers slept. Greeve received head and neck wounds, was treated and released. Campers chased the bear away. wildlife officers searched but the bear had left the area.
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Indian gambling pacts face policy overhaul to curb state fees
American Indian leaders urged Washington to set policies on tribal gaming compacts to stop states from using Indian casinos to balance budgets. Senators on the Indian Affairs Committee pressed for reforms as Mashantucket Pequot’s Connecticut deal and similar fees come under scrutiny for harming tribal services.
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Mueller reassigns FBI discipline chief to Portland post
FBI Director Robert Mueller moved Robert Jordan from the Office of Professional Responsibility to head the Portland division as part of internal reforms. Senator Grassley welcomed the change, saying it could restore integrity standards across the bureau. In a separate case, Vincent Brothers, 41, surrendered to Elizabeth City police after authorities sought help in Bakersfield killings of his wife, mother-in-law, and three children.
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Amy Dickinson to Replace Ann Landers as Advice Columnist
The Chicago Tribune reports Amy Dickinson will take over the Ann Landers advice column. Dickinson, a journalist and former receptionist singer and teacher, will launch Ask Amy on July 20 to fill the void left by Esther Lederer who wrote as Ann Landers.
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Prosecutors Clear Benton Harbor Officer In Fatal Chase
Michigan prosecutors ruled the white Benton Harbor officer did nothing wrong during a high speed pursuit of a Black motorcyclist in Benton Harbor last month. The chase ended in a fatal crash that sparked two nights of rioting and heightened anger at the city police force.
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Senator Hillary Clinton memoir tops one million copies
Hillary Rodham Clinton has sold more than 1 million copies of her memoir Living History in about a month, as announced by her publisher in Washington.
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