Snow resigns as U S Treasury chief. Paulson named replacement
Treasury Secretary John Snow resigns and President Bush nominates Goldman Sachs CEO Henry M Paulson Jr to replace him. Bush praises Snow's leadership while Bernanke welcomes Paulson, who already leads Goldman Sachs and has strong Wall Street ties and Republican fundraising influence.
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Honoring our heroes flag ceremony at Valley View Cemetery
The American Legion will burn torn flags in a ceremony on June 14 at Valley View Cemetery. It seeks donations of casket flags marked with deceased veterans names, plus monetary gifts to buy new flags. Checks honorably made to the American Legion.
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High court narrows whistleblower free speech rights
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, limits public employees ability to claim retaliation for exposing government misconduct. Justice Kennedy writes for the majority, noting not every job related statement is protected. The case upheld Los Angeles County DA against Richard Ceballos who alleged demotion for challenging a search warrant lie. Dissent warns the ruling may curb whistleblower information.
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Bush calls honoring dead by fighting terror at national cemetery
President Bush addressed Memorial Day crowds at Arlington National Cemetery after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. He urged defeating terrorists and laying a foundation for peace, praising the sacrifices of service members and promising to honor the fallen daily.
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Memorial Day protest clash at Arlington prompts law clash
Pro and anti war groups clashed in view of Arlington National Cemetery as the Westboro group protested gay rights and a FreeRepublic.com faction countered with pro troop signs. A Marine briefly lunged toward a demonstrator before police intervened. The Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act restricts cemetery protests, but Monday’s event was not a funeral.
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Lakin Soldier Recovers at Bethesda After Iraq Deployment
Isaac Cardenas, a 2005 Lakin High School graduate, recovers at Bethesda Naval Medical Center after a February Iraq deployment. His parents and brother Ismael visited him, and he credits support and improved appetite during recovery. He received a Purple Heart at Bethesda. Cardenas continues therapy at the McGuire VA Hospital and maintains a progress blog by brother Ismael Cardenas.
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House hearing targets FBI raid of lawmaker office
House Judiciary Chair James Sensenbrenner said he will summon Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and FBI Director Robert Mueller to explain the decision to raid Rep William Jefferson's office. He criticized the administration and vowed continued accountability as the May 20 raid is reviewed for constitutional compliance. The Justice Department opposed Jefferson’s bid to have seized property returned, citing ongoing investigations and a 90 thousand dollar stash allegedly found in Jefferson’s freezer.
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Local Guardsmen to Deploy to Iraq from Camp Shelby
The 714th Security Force Unit will train at Camp Shelby for two to three months then deploy to Iraq to replace a unit and serve for a year as military police and in security convoys. About 1,200 Kansas National Guard members are in Iraq. The American Legion supports soldiers and families and advocates for military benefits in Congress.
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