Hostage crisis in Sydney chocolate shop cafe
A gunman seized unknown number of people inside Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Martin Place Sydney. Police had not contacted the gunman or confirmed motives four hours after the start, with two captives seen holding a black flag bearing white Arabic writing. Authorities evacuated streets and advised staying away as Prime Minister Abbott voiced concern.
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Sydney
Australia
New South Wales
Andrew Scipione
Scipione
Zain Ali
Islamic Studies Research Unit
University of Auckland
Muhammad
Pension forfeitures sweep public officials and judges
The Pension Forfeiture Act has stripped pensions from lawmakers judges and public employees over corruption and ethical breaches. Notable cases include former state senator Jane Orie and Luzerne County Judge Ann Lokuta, plus Conahan Ciavarella and Sandusky’s pensions. Billions in potential losses cited, with figures for Perzel Feese Veon Stetler and others. DeWeese comments on fairness and impact, recalling long careers and military service.
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Jane Orie
Luzerne County Common Pleas
Ann Lokuta
Kids For Cash
Luzerne
Michael Conahan
Mark Ciavarella
State House
Senate
Corrections
Department of Human Services
Department of Transportation
Jerry Sandusky
Penn State
John Perzel
Brett Feese
Mike Veon
Steve Stetler
Bob Mellon
Conahan
Forfeiture Offenses Under State Employee Pension Rules
Pennsylvania law lists offenses that can cause loss of pension under the State Employees' Retirement System and Public School Employees' Retirement System. Applied if the offense is committed through official position. includes theft, forgery, bribery, perjury, witness intimidation, obstruction, and certain sexual crimes by school personnel.
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Pennsylvania
PSERS
New Visions Teams Meet at Downtown Confluence Meeting
The Downtown Action Team will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Confluence. Bob McCracken will discuss the Downtown Business Association and Martha Constant will recap the downtown progressive tour. Larry Corvi, executive director, is the contact.
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New Visions Destination
Bob McCracken
Downtown Business Association
Martha Constant
Larry Corvi
New Visions
Korvi
Plan From Page Al Cated It Is
Open enrollment for Health Care.gov faces renewed scrutiny as plans auto renew may trap customers in higher premiums and keep 2014 subsidies. 21 year olds could see a 58 percent rise in sticker price, per the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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White House
HealthCare.gov
Center On Budget and Policy Priorities
Washington
Center
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