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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 2008

Page

7

Government to examine embedded advertising on TV shows

The FCC says it will study rules to require clear labeling when brand-name products appear on television as props or within story lines in exchange for payment. The probe targets stealth advertising practices influencing viewers without explicit disclosure.

Washington Federal Communications Commission

Federal raid targets Blackwater over gun law compliance

Federal agents raided Blackwater Worldwide this week as part of an investigation into whether the private security firm sidestepped federal laws prohibiting the private purchase of automatic rifles. Blackwater spokeswoman Anne Tyrrell said ATF agents searched the Moyock armory on Tuesday during the probe.

Raleigh, N.C Blackwater Worldwide Blackwater Anne Tyrrell Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Moyock

Senate approves 162 billion war funds and flood aid

The Senate approved a 162 billion war spending package 92 to 6 to finance operations in Iraq and Afghanistan through the next administration. It includes doubling GI Bill benefits, a 13 week unemployment extension, and 2.7 billion for Midwest flood relief.

Washington Senate Bush Iraq Afghanistan Congress House

Man convicted of 11 murders in train wreck

Juan Alvarez convicted in Glendale of 11 counts first degree murder and arson for a 2005 rail disaster in which two commuter trains collided. Jurors found multiple murder special circumstance, but acquitted him of train wrecking. penalty phase set for July 7.

LOS Angeles Juan Alvarez Glendale Alvarez Superior Court

Man blamed in 2005 Metrolink crash deaths case

Court records show the suspect claimed suicide intent before a SUV derailment on January 26 2005. The vehicle stalled on tracks triggering a multi train collision that killed 11 and injured about 180 as prosecutors argue the act was a deliberate attempt to gain his estranged wife’s attention.

Metrolink

Gates voices real concern over attacks in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he has real concern about a sharp rise in attacks in eastern Afghanistan and blamed Pakistan’s failure to pressure insurgents there. He welcomed Pakistan’s vows to stop cross border attacks and urged more pressure on tribal areas. The comment followed a report that insurgent attacks rose 40 percent this year.

Washington Robert Gates Afghanistan Pakistan Gates Pentagon U.S Yousuf Raza Gilani

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