Ex-president Menem placed under house arrest in Argentina
Former Argentine leader Carlos Menem was ordered held under house arrest in a probe into illicit arms sales to Croatia and Ecuador in the 1991 and 1995 era. Investigators accuse him and aides of moving 6500 tons of weapons destined for Panama and Venezuela, while his defense calls it political persecution.
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Argentina
Carlos Menem
Menem
Croatia
Ecuador
Adrian Menem
Air Force
Panama
Federal
Cecilia Bolocco
Chile
Bueno Aires
Congressional leaders push tax cuts beyond the initial relief
Washington Republicans and Democrats alike see the Bush tax cut as just the start. They cite plans for capital gains relief, energy incentives, small business relief tied to a higher minimum wage, health care tax benefits, and permanent tax credits. The energy and health care platforms may ride into future bills, with the Senate Democratic majority complicating prospects.
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Bush
Capitol Hill
Charles Rangel
New York
House
Ways and Means Committee
Jerry Jasinowski
National Association of Manufacturers
Senate
Don Nickles
R-Okla
Nickles
GOP
Idaho siblings placed with foster family after five days
Six McGuckin children aged 8 to 16 agreed to live with a foster family after their mother JoAnn McGuckin was arrested. The judge will decide Monday whether the children stay in state custody or return to their mother for the next 30 days.
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Sandpoint
JoAnn McGuckin
Kathryn
Benjamin
Mary
James
Frederick
Jane
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Crossroads Center
Waterloo
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