Congress may sink rusting fleet at Fort Eustis
At Fort Eustis Virginia Congress plans a hearing on the 331 ship National Defense Reserve Fleet anchored on the James River and two other sites. Wyden and Broomfield question the value and cost of restoring the aging Victory ships and other hulls while MARAD argues the fleet remains a vital asset to move heavy Army equipment amid shrinking modern cargo capacity.
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National Defense Reserve Fleet
James River
House
Ron Wyden
Dore
William S. Broomfield
Michigan
Wyden
Broomfield
Jonathan D. Kaskin
Strategic Sealift Division
Congress
Defense
Dick Cheney
Norfolk
Serial killings target prostitutes near White House area
Washington police probe a rising string of murders affecting white female prostitutes in Virginia and D C. Three last week, two in a weekend, six in Virginia suburbs and three in the District, trigger fears of a serial killer while officers urge caution and criminologists note varied methods. Prostitution workers voice safety concerns and accuse police inaction amid rumors of a broader pattern.
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Virginia
White House
Mike Rocconi
Arlington County
Lucy Caldwell
Marie
Robert O. Heck
FBI
Heck
Justice Department
Juvenile Justice Office
Prissy Williams-Godfrey
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