East at comparable risk of devastating earthquakes
Washington AP report says the East faces comparable quake risk to California. Researchers Nishenko and Bollinger find a 29 percent chance of a serious quake in the East by century’s turn and 97 percent within 100 years. The study urges awareness for preparedness and codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
East
S.P. Nishenko
G.A. Bollinger
Science
The
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Central States
Bollinger
San Francisco
New Madrid
Charleston
S.C
New England
Boston
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Nishenko
U.S. Geological Survey
Denver
Southeast
West Coast
Puerto Rico weighs making Spanish the official language
Puerto Rico lawmakers debate a bill to repeal the 1902 bilingual status and declare Spanish the sole official language. Supporters say it reflects linguistic reality, while opponents warn it seeks to sidestep statehood issues and could heighten constitutional questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
New York Times
San Juan
U.S
Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Spain
United States
Hector Lopez Galarza
House
Senate
Lopez Galarza
Investigators expose money laundering ease across nine states
Undercover agents testified to a nine state operation buying luxury items for cash to evade reporting laws. They described purchases totaling 4.2 million from 79 businesses over five weeks, with dealers and real estate agents aiding the scheme. Lawmakers quoted shock at the blatant disregard for IRS filing rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Congress
Beryl Anthony
D-Ark
House
Internal Revenue
Barney Gomez
Leigh Jackson
IRS
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pinal Air Park
Tucson
Ariz
3Rd Ave
S. Riverside
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Coats
M &Th
Great Outdoors
Smulekoff’s
KOWA
SCOP
Wace Uy
Furniture Eee
Renee
Palsea
Rmubehoffs