Census scam warnings and Alaska Airlines part issue
The Census Bureau warns of scams pretending to target the count, with six reports nationwide. Alaska Airlines faces FAA findings over a tiny wear gap in a critical part of an MD-83, while a Las Vegas couple pay 60000 to settle a suit accusing them of charging for free Social Security name changes.
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Bush grants first death row reprieve for DNA testing
Convicted killer Ricky Nolen McGinn received a 30 day reprieve from Governor Bush to allow new DNA tests. McGinn, condemned for the rape and murder of his 12 year old stepdaughter in 1993, maintains innocence and seeks further DNA analysis to support his claim. The action came as Bush campaigns out of state and was issued by Texas Senate leader Rodney Ellis.
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Medicare drug cost curbs urged
Washington AP Government moves to lower taxpayers drug costs for Medicare and Medicaid. Health Secretary Donna Shalala says claims processors will be urged to cut reimbursements using new price estimates from federal drug investigations. lawmakers worry about high prices amid broader drug benefit debate.
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Justice grants time to craft Microsoft reply
Washington judge in the Microsoft antitrust case granted the government and Microsoft extra time for filings before a final ruling on punishment. The judge extended proceedings after government lawyers acknowledged Microsoft raised questions about the breakup plan and tax and regulatory complexities in over 70 countries.
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