Donovan Indicted as Labor Secretary in Bronx Case
Secretary of Labor Raymond Donovan faced a county grand jury indictment in Bronx New York on charges tied to past Schiavone Construction dealings. The case involves falsified records on a federally funded subway project and mispayments to a subcontractor tied to minority requirements.
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Congress Extends Spending To Avert Shutdown For 3 Days
The House and Senate agreed to extend current spending levels for most agencies for three days to avert a government shutdown. The stopgap keeps funding through Sept 30 under a $500 billion catchall bill while lawmakers seek to attach bills and adjourn for campaigns.
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Iowa license plate credit ruled unconstitutional by AG
Iowa Assistant Attorney General says a 1983 law denying license plate credit when cars are sold outside the state violates the commerce clause. The opinion, advisory only, labels the measure discriminatory economic protectionism. Dept of Transportation will not change current practice pending legislative action.
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Sheriff ignores restitution fund rule in Linn County race
Democratic challenger Dennis Blome accuses Sheriff Donald Buzz Sawyer of failing to collect court costs, attorneys fees, and victim restitution from jail inmates on work release as required by Iowa Code 910. Sawyer says he will review the rule but calls it vague. Blome notes that Johnson Polk and Scott counties already comply.
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Mass Arrests Spread From Italy To U S In Mafia Crackdown
Italian police broaden a Mafia roundup as 60 are seized in the St Michael Day operation and 366 warrants issued. U S Attorney Rudolph Giuliani notes requests to arrest and extradite 28 Americans and Italians on murder drug and racketeering charges amid Buscetta’s confession.
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