Ethics Committee witness killed amid bribery probe
A House Ethics Committee member says a potential witness in the South Korean bribery scandal investigation was contacted to testify two days before his murder. Alexi Goodarzi, maitre d at Capitol Hill Rotunda, was shot twice in the head and police probe if the killing was a professional execution linked to prostitution or gambling allegations. The panel seeks to determine if bribes or gifts influenced lawmakers in the 1970s during Seoul's military government era.
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Incomes rise 0.7 percent in April as economy slows
Personal income edges up 0.7 percent in April to 1.49 trillion dollars at an annual rate, slower than March and February gains but still a solid rise. Wages and salaries rise 9.9 billion, while government payrolls grow slightly faster. private industry payrolls slow.
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Guardian for Groucho Marx seeks release from duties
Santa Monica California UPD reports Groucho Marx’s temporary guardian Nat Perrin asks to be relieved by July end, saying the role dominates his life. Perrin, 72, was named due to a dispute between Marx’s son Arthur and Erin Fleming, who faced removal after witnesses accused her of abuse and coercion. The judge appointed Perrin to manage affairs until the July hearing resumes.
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Flu vaccine plans eyed by federal experts
A committee of federal health experts will review influenza vaccine recommendations for next winter. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will discuss who should receive shots and forward guidance to Secretary Joseph Califano and health officials. Public response remains a major question after the swine flu program controversy.
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