EPA reports drop in toxic releases in 2003 but mercury and dioxin rise
EPA figures show overall releases fell 6 percent to 4.44 billion pounds in 2003 led by an 18 percent drop in metal mining. Mercury PCB and dioxin releases increased, while mining drove the decline.
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Prom dress prank leads to suspensions and ticket for disorderly conduct
Kerry Lofy, 18, was ticketed 249 dollars for disorderly conduct, suspended three days, and banned from his final track meet after wearing a dress to the prom in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. School district administrator Jim Gottinger cited provocative dancing as a factor in the discipline.
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House approves crackdown on gangs with federal penalties
Republicans push a 279 to 144 vote to criminalize gang attacks as federal crimes. The bill seeks long mandatory sentences, possible death for some, and allows 16 and 17 year olds to be tried as adults, while extending the statute of limitations to 15 years. Critics warn on cost and emphasis on punishment over prevention.
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