Ventura closes Minnesota governor mansion amid budget clash
Governor Jesse Ventura shut the 92 year old mansion and laid off most staff citing a budget dispute with lawmakers who cut his office and security funds. Attorney General opined the mansion must stay open for ceremonial use, but Ventura plans to proceed with closing.
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Gratz seeks more Alzheimer funding in Washington visit
Gene Gratz of New Hampshire urged Congress to raise annual Alzheimer’s research funding from 590 million to 1 billion. He spoke beside his wife Carol and son Gene 11, detailing his progression and the burden on their rural Iowa family. The hearing drew advocates and applause as Gratz pleaded for help to spare future generations.
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Iowa
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Four terror suspects killed in Afghan firefights
U S led forces killed up to four suspected al Qaida fighters in clashes near the Pakistan border northeast of Khost. No allied troops were hurt as Australian special forces participated in the actions.
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U S indicts Colombian rebels in Americans killings
The U S Justice Department indicts the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and six members for the February 1999 kidnapping and murder of three Americans Terence Freitas Ingrid Washinawatok and Lahe Enne Gay in Colombia and Venezuela.
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