Refinery memos point to cuts to lift profits
Washington memos from five years ago show major oil firms discussed reducing refinery output to raise margins. Sen. Wyden released the papers, flagging potential anti competitive practices as gas prices soared and industry critics urged hearings on pricing and capacity.
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Bush orders Navy to leave Vieques bomb range
President Bush announced the Navy must exit Vieques Puerto Rico’s bombing range, saying locals oppose the military presence. House Republicans criticized the move as political, while protesters and Puerto Rican leaders pressed for a full withdrawal and funded training alternatives. A two year timeline precedes a 2003 deadline.
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Idaho prosecutor declines to prosecute FBI sniper at Ruby Ridge
Boundary County Prosecutor Brett Benton announced he will not prosecute FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi over the 1992 Ruby Ridge incident in which Vicki Weaver was killed. The 9th Circuit ruling last week allowed Idaho prosecutors to pursue involuntary manslaughter charges, though no action was taken.
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Hanssen near plea deal in spy case
The Justice Department may drop the death penalty if Robert Hanssen cooperates, signaling a possible guilty plea in a 15 year espionage case. Hanssen, a former FBI agent, allegedly passed U S secrets to Moscow for 1.4 million dollars in cash and diamonds. The FBI claims it has Russian documents and letters detailing his activities and coded signals.
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