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Brussels Airport and Metro Attack Underscores ISIS Challenge
The Brussels airport and Maelbeek station bombings shock Europe as authorities warn of continuing, networked Islamic State danger. Salah Abdeslam’s arrest in Brussels raises questions on fugitive plotting and border controls, with experts noting international reach and fragile security across Europe and the U.S.
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Brussels bombings renew call for stronger biodefense policy
A Tribune News Service piece reflects on the Brussels attacks as a reminder of the need for a national biodefense strategy. It cites the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense and a New York Times account warning of bioweapons risks, urging unified federal action, faster recognition, response, and recovery, and faster vaccine and stockpile development.
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Where Do Forfeited Assets Go In Civil Cases
In a letter to The News The People Speak questions arise from civil forfeiture practices. The writer asks how belongings seized by police are allocated and whether there is accounting or policy guiding distribution. The piece questions the roles of district attorneys county commissioners and the legitimacy of asset profits.
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Wolf veto delays budget plan and funds distribution
Gov. Tom Wolf will allow the main budget bill to become law but veto a sidebar bill directing how $200 million in new school dollars and other funds are spent. The move frees Wolf to distribute funding outside the proposed formula, amid criticism of earmarks and concerns over impact on poor districts. The Sierra Club backs the veto while Commonwealth Foundation opposes the broader bill, citing secrecy and hidden earmarks totaling over $40 million.
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