Secret 81 search mission failed to find POWs
Former White House adviser Richard Allen says a 1981 Southeast Asia mission searched a POW camp after a satellite photo suggested Americans were held there. The effort failed when the site was abandoned. officials debated continued attempts amid alleged official resistance and possible hidden prisoners.
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Lax oversight of food stamp retailers flagged in audit
Federal auditors found weak monitoring of the 220000 retailers accepting food stamps, with failures to deter trafficking or enforce penalties. The report, covering the Food and Nutrition Service, highlighted slow investigations and inadequate screening while U.S. officials say reforms are underway. Betty Jo Nelson defended USDA steps to crack down on abuse.
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