Boston officers arrest in Miami federal drug sting
Three Boston police officers Roberto Pulido Carlos Pizarro and Nelson Carrasquillo were arrested in Miami on federal drug charges in an FBI sting tied to protecting a cocaine shipment. Pulido is described as ring leader with ties to identity theft illegal immigrants trafficking and steroids. All appeared in Miami federal court denying pleas and awaiting detention hearing. Also a space tourism offer from Space Adventures for a spacewalk outside the ISS for 15 million amid NASA approval needs final partner consent.
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Governor orders loan for stem cell research
California Governor Schwarzenegger ordered a loan up to 150 million dollars to the voter approved stem cell institute, aiming to lead public funding for embryonic research while bond litigation stalls Prop 71. If Prop 71 is struck down, loan repayment could be jeopardized amid ongoing legal challenges.
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SRS probes food stamp dates tampering in Kansas cases
An SRS review of 31 random cases from Atchison Hiawatha Lyndon and Topeka found 25 applications had dates altered to meet food stamp timeliness. Changes did not reduce benefits. no employees were reprimanded. SRS corrective actions and periodic reviews followed. federal penalties unknown. State paid $18.5 million and $14.1 million in Medicaid audits amid broader funding fixes.
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City begins search for next city manager with growth focus
City Commission advertises for a manager at 120000 to 135000 annually. The process includes a six page document outlining the role, emphasizing economic development, visible community involvement, and smart growth in a growing metropolitan area. Candidates should have 10 years leading a similar organization and maintain strong ethics while remaining politically neutral yet engaged.
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Pentagon allowed sale of sensitive military equipment
GAO report finds undercover purchases at excess property warehouses showed thousands of items with weapons or terror applications were sold to the public. In 216 transactions from 2005 to 2006, 2,669 items, including body armor inserts and missile tracking gear, were sold pennies on the dollar. The DoD failed to enforce security controls, GAO warned, though Pentagon had not yet responded.
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