Fort Bliss suit claims harassment and retaliation
Thirteen current and former civilian employees at Fort Bliss sue the Army for 3.9 million dollars claiming years of sexual harassment discrimination and retaliation. Plaintiffs describe intimidation slander and punitive nicknames, seeking 300000 each plus back pay and promotions.
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Military panel to probe Army sex harassment concerns
The Pentagon and Army create a first of its kind crime database and a sexual harassment panel. Defense Secretary Perry orders a common database for criminal offenses and a panel led by Steve Siegfried with eight others to assess training and command responsibility. The effort aims to quantify harassment and improve equal opportunity across the service.
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Panetta foresees slow budget talks with Republicans
White House aide Leon Panetta warned that Republicans may delay a quick budget deal with Clinton and could use partisan tactics. Also reported death of former Tennessee governor Ray Blanton at 66 after liver disease while awaiting transplant. Haitian boat people reach Cuba alive after perilous sail from Florida. Cuban Red Cross assisting arrivals in Moa with IOM support.
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Clinton
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Tennessee
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Cuba
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Florida
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International Organization of Migration
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Astronauts face close call with second science satellite release
Columbia astronauts released the Wake Shield Facility during a 220 mile high mission. The 12 foot disk passed within about 10 feet of the cockpit windows before drifting away. Commander Kenneth Cockrell noted the near miss and stressed safe clearance was maintained.
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Pacific Ocean
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Mission Control
Space
Columbia
Dole Meets Marketing Firm In Potential Endorsement Talks
Republican nominee Bob Dole held talks with IMG Inc about future deals for speeches writing and product endorsements. spokeswoman Joyce Campbell said IMG is one of several groups seeking to represent Dole as he weighs options. No decision was announced and Campbell stressed safeguarding his stature.
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IMG
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Joyce Campbell
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Cole
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Panama President vows bases out by next century
President Ernesto Perez Balladares said his party will have Panama free of foreign bases beginning next century. Talks continue on whether the seven U S bases will extend past the decade end. Polls show Panama favors retention for 5000 jobs and a 300 million dollar annual economic impact.
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