Donation probe mix up of names leads to subpoenas
Congressional investigators mixed up two similar Asian names while seeking bank records in a probe of White House and Democratic fund raising. They subpoenaed Chi Ruan Wang and Chi Wang, a Library of Congress expert, withdrawing the Chi Ruan Wang action after confirming the misidentification. Chi Wang, a California donor, said he did nothing wrong and criticized the error, noting his past political contributions and lack of ties to the targeted fundraising event.
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al Gore
DNC
John Huang
Clinton
GOP
Bob Dole
McVeigh jury panel questioned on death penalty stance
In Oklahoma City bombing trial, McVeigh juror prospects enter week three as a substitute teacher candidate openly opposes capital punishment. She said she could not consider the death penalty, risking removal under federal law requiring potential jurors to at least consider execution.
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Timothy McVeigh
Texas executes Woods after 21 years on death row
Billy Joe Woods is executed by injection for rape and murder in Houston, ending a lengthy Texas death row wait. He refused a final statement, gasped, then died as witnesses noted his long sentence and the crime involving 62 year old Mabel Ehatt.
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Billy Joe Woods
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Woods
Houston
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Tax preparers sprint to tonight's filing deadline
IRS spokesman Larry Mosblech says about a quarter of all taxpayers file in the last week with Kansas expecting 280000 returns. IRS toll-free line stays open until 10 PM. extensions avoid penalties for late filing to August 15 though payment may be due. Installment option Form 9465 allows monthly payments. a $43 fee applies.
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Larry Mosblech
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Irs.ustreas.gov
Mosblech
IRS
Tax deadline looming as refunds average 1327 dollars
The deadline for income tax forms and payments is midnight tonight. Refunds average 1327 dollars, with 41 days for mail refunds and 21 days for electronic or phone filings. About 70 percent of taxpayers receive refunds, up 6.6 percent from last year. Tax preparers may get a short break after the deadline.
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Late post office opens for tax deadline event
Lawrence main post office at Seventh and Vermont stays open until midnight for tax filing. Alferd Packer Memorial String Band performs 9 and 11 pm, Creek Band Ghetto Boys at 10 pm, jam session at 11:30 pm. Michial Coffman supplies about five gallons of venison chili and three gallons of moose vegetable stew.
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Ghetto Boys
Michial Coffman
Intruder Torments Ontario Family Through Phone Lines
The Tamai family in Emeryville near Detroit face a years long harassment by a mystery caller named Sammy. Police and Bell Canada suspect a local youth under 25 gained access via house wiring or Bell equipment, wiring the home and taunting them with threats while the family struggles for normal life.
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Doug Ralph
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Sommy
Tamais
Ron Lane
Essex County Police
Dwayne Tamai
Billy
Debbie
Windsor
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