Democrats press DOJ probe over Medicare drug cost claim
Senate Democrats asked the Justice Department to investigate claims the Bush administration hid data showing the Medicare prescription drug benefit would cost about 140 billion more than Congress was told when the bill passed. Richard Foster testified he faced dismissal for sharing higher estimates and alleged Scully pressured him to curb disclosure.
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Kerry Returns to Washington After Sun Valley Vacation
Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry ends a Sun Valley休 break and heads to Washington to seek Howard Dean's endorsement and rally party leaders. AFSCME’s executive council is set to back Kerry, the union representing 1.3 million workers.
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John Kerry
Sun Valley
Washington
Howard Dean
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Dean
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Santa Monica Bans Smoking on Beachfront
Santa Monica votes to outlaw smoking at its beach to curb litter and secondhand smoke. If approved at a second reading, the ban would take effect May 13, making Santa Monica the second California city and first in Los Angeles County with the prohibition. The council previously declined a pier smoking ban.
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Los Angeles County
Adam Radinsky
Four Bodies Found From Gulf Helicopter Crash
Four bodies believed to be from a Sikorsky S 76A helicopter missing with ten aboard were found in the Gulf of Mexico. A supply vessel located two bodies about 60 miles south of Galveston with a debris field, and two more bodies were found nearby. A lifejacket reading Property of Era was found. Era Aviation of Alaska owned the helicopter.
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Crowd attacks truck driver after Chicago fatal crash
A crowd pulled the truck driver Miguel Chavez from his rig and beat him after he struck and killed a pedestrian in Chicago. The driver was left in serious condition. Lavarious West, 22, was charged with aggravated battery as investigators questioned others. Authorities said the case is handled by Cook County prosecutors.
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