Bush pick Thompson faces tobacco links in HHS bid
President elect George W. Bush nominated Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson to head Health and Human Services. He faced scrutiny for trips funded by tobacco interests, campaign donations, and actions on smoking policy. Supporters cited welfare and health care reform leadership.
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Sharon rules Oslo accord void as peace talks falter
Israel’s Ariel Sharon declares in a weekly interview that the Oslo peace accords are dead and vows to govern without further concessions. He cites ongoing violence and asserts no peace without compromise while Clinton envoy delays mideast mediation.
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Unemployed worker Dowdy jailed over drunken driving saga
Michael Dowdy Sr. 38, once a poster boy for tougher DUI laws, was convicted Wednesday of his life offense and sentenced to 18 months in jail. He has 16 alcohol related driving offenses since 1984 and faces March arrest prosecution. Dowdy previously told The Washington Post he had no valid license for 13 years.
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New Hampshire Lawmaker Quits Over Anti Police Posts
Rep. Tom Alciere a Nashua Republican resigns from the New Hampshire Legislature amid party and voter pressure after admitting online anti police remarks including a violent post. He won his seat by 55 votes and did not reveal such views during the campaign.
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Postal Service and FedEx strike wide mail deal
Washington DC reports the Postal Service and rival FedEx reached a seven year nonexclusive agreement to speed mail and expand FedEx retail presence nationwide. FedEx will haul Express and Priority Mail and some first class mail, at a cost of 6.3 billion, with payment to place collection boxes at post offices ranging from 126 million to 232 million depending on boxes installed.
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Settlement reached on strip search lawsuit in New York
A proposed 50 million settlement was reached in a federal class action over illegal strip searches of tens of thousands of New Yorkers arrested for misdemeanors. Attorney Matthew Brinckerhoff said as many as 65 000 people were allegedly searched in city jails during 1996 to 1997.
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