Commission studies overhaul of county employee benefits
Commissioner McElhaney urged changes to the county benefits package after reviewing local and private sector policies. He said many small items have accumulated, increasing costs, and noted the county’s wages and annual 3 percent cost of living adjustment surpass private sector capabilities. He compared policies with those of nearby Lawrence and other counties.
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Plane crash at White House sparks security review
Investigators say a single engine Cessna 150 neared the White House on short notice and may have been detected by National Airport radar before crashing on the lawn. Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen ordered an immediate review of Secret Service procedures though officials did not assign blame.
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War prep triggers GOP backfire over Haiti invasion
The Pentagon readies two aircraft carriers for duty off Haiti as the White House signals potential action "very soon" amid Republican criticism of invasion planning. Secretary Christopher warns domestic splits may embolden Cedras, while Panetta asserts U.S. rally behind the president will occur if action is taken.
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Caribbean troops arrive for exercises in Puerto Rico
Caribbean soldiers from Antigua and Barbuda Belize and Jamaica landed at Roosevelt Roads Naval Station as part of a 17 nation 1 500 member force to legitimize a potential U S led intervention in Haiti. Fifty more troops from Trinidad and Tobago were arriving with training to continue through the week.
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Johnny Depp Arrested At New York Hotel
Actor Johnny Depp arrested early today in New York on criminal mischief charges after allegedly damaging hotel room furnishings. Police spokesman Sgt. James Coleman said Depp appeared possibly intoxicated. His girlfriend Kate Moss was with him but not arrested.
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Airliner crash echoes Clancy novel Debt of Honor
Washington tightens non military flight restrictions after a crash on the White House lawn prompts comparisons to Tom Clancy's Debt of Honor. The piece notes a ruse where a pilot simulates an engine failure to misuse air traffic controls and aim for the Capitol.
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Maryland man dies in plane crash into White House site
Investigators seek to confirm if the Secret Service was notified as they probe why Frank Corder 38 of Maryland flew a small plane over the White House. He crashed into the South Lawn two floors below President Clinton's quarters as the first family stayed at a government guest house. Some relatives call it a suicide, others doubt a prank. Corder, a self employed driver at BWI, was described as upbeat but haunted by substance abuse. Federal interview efforts target motive.
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