Gail Kimbell becomes first woman Forest Service chief
Gail Kimbell was named the first female head of the U.S. Forest Service, succeeding Dale Bosworth. She oversees 155 national forests, 30,000 employees, and a multi billion dollar budget across northern Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas, appointed by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns.
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Norwood Treated for Cancer Won't Rush Back to Work
Representative Charlie Norwood 65 continues chemotherapy for cancer that spread to his liver. Aides urge him to focus on health as his vote may not affect outcomes this week and he has spent nights in a northern Virginia hospital amid fragile health from a 2004 lung transplant. He says he is not considering a leave of absence.
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Hiring Freeze Hits Federal Crime Agencies Budget Delays
Budget stalemate in Congress delays 2007 funding for the DEA ATF and FBI hampering recruitment and staffing. DEA faces possible furloughs without $95 million more. ATF seeks $71 million to sustain 4900 staff. FBI slows hiring with essential postings only. Violent crime nationwide rises.
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Cheney Remains Closest to Bush Amid Exit of Hardline Confidants
In Washington, Vice President Dick Cheney retains influence with President Bush as other hardline conservatives such as Rumsfeld and Bolton depart the administration. Cheney is expected to testify in Scooter Libby’s CIA leak trial, while his hawkish stance drives Bush’s Iraq policy amid a wary public and Democratic opposition.
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McCain defends Bush Iraq buildup to wary lawmakers
Senator John McCain defended the Iraq troop buildup as difficult but necessary while lawmakers resist funding. He challenged Democrats urging rapid withdrawal and warned that leaving could lead to broader conflict in the volatile region. Gates and Pace defended the strategy amid Senate testimony.
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Justice Dept fights to keep report on leaks secret
The Justice Department seeks to seal a December 2004 inspector general report that found investigators did not prove who leaked information about a former Detroit prosecutor Richard Convertino. The report says Convertino was not the source and could not be proven the leaker, while officials deny leaks. Calls to release the full document cite privacy and potential misconduct.
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