Security breach could expose 40 million credit holders
The article reports MasterCard says up to 40 million credit card holders’ names bank names and account numbers may have been accessed via a virus in CardSystems Solutions network. FBI investigation underway. Experts urge tighter protections and possible federal privacy legislation.
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Controversy sparks action on workers' compensation bureau investments
The five member oversight panel faces MDL Capital losses of 215 million tied to a high risk hedge fund. A seven member investment board would oversee 15.5 billion in assets, hire a chief investment officer, and undergo annual audits. Taft urges legislative action by year end, naming Huey as liaison and Kielmeyer interim administrator as the search for a permanent leader proceeds. Cox News Service
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Black sheep cousin linked to decades of abuse arrest
Relatives describe Dean Schwartzmiller as a black sheep who severed ties years ago. The 63 year old was arrested in Washington on a California fugitive warrant after San Jose police found logs detailing 36 000 assaults. He faces molestation charges involving two 12 year olds and has past convictions in multiple states. Authorities pursue alleged victims abroad.
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House Defeat of U N Reform Bill Sparks Bipartisan Debate
The House voted 216 to 190 against Rep. Tom Lantos's alternative to withhold up to 50 percent of UN dues, while the Senate delays action. Republicans backed the Hyde bill amid charges the UN cedes to tyranny and wastes funds, with eight former ambassadors arguing withholding dues would hinder reform and harm U.S. interests abroad.
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Woman to Speak With Lawyer in Burger Contamination Case
Detective Swartzel says investigation just begun as a coworker noted a similar key chain found at the restaurant the day before the contaminated burger was found. The burger and key chain are kept in the police evidence room while Steve Posey urges caution and prosecutors work thoroughly. Local and national cases of contamination threats are mentioned, including Anna Ayala’s finger-in-chili claim at a Wendy’s in San Jose.
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UK Ashland talks loom as AK Steel plant woes surface
Industrial analysts say USWA contract talks follow a familiar template while Ashland union negotiators demand rebuilding the ashland blast furnace, idle for 21 years, and AK adds a vacuum degasser and straight line mold but critics warn it lacks a working furnace. Local membership has fallen from about 900 to 950 workers since 2000.
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