Private contractors to do weapons maintenance work
The Pentagon unveiled a plan to save up to 15 billion dollars yearly by shifting weapons and equipment maintenance to private contractors. The proposal faces opposition from states losing government depots but gains support from the uniformed military as it aims to shift thousands of jobs and billions in spending to private firms, with changes to a 60/40 public-private split expected.
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Defense
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Ogden
Utah
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Red River Army Depot
Texas
Mr. White
Vance Air Force Base
Okla
McClellan Air Force Base
Calif
Kelly Air Force Base
Rep
James Hansen
House
National Security Committee
Beating fear drives Mexican mother seeking better life in U.S.
Alicia Sotero Vazquez, 32, fled Mexico with her children for education and a chance at a better life. She says Riverside County deputies beat her, leaving bruises and dehydration, as video of the incident circulated across the U.S. and Mexico. Deputies Tracy Watson and Kurtis Franklin were suspended with pay as authorities probe the case.
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Alicia Sotero Vazquez
Mexico
Ms. Sotero
KMEX
Enrique Funes Flores
United States
Riverside
Larry Smith
Tracy Watson
Kurtis Franklin
Deputy Franklin
Department
Deputy Watson
Sotero
Los Angeles Times
Court rules public schools must not discriminate by language or religion
JOHANNESBURG AP The South Africa highest court ruled that public schools cannot discriminate on language or religion, rejecting segregationist claims. The decision limits cultural and private schools from using race as a shield, reinforcing multiracial state policy and saying the government need not fund cultural schools.
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South Africa
Jonal Court
Aichie Sachs
Mary Metcalf
Gauteng
Ach
Ia Sgue
African National Congress
Wouter Hoffman
Hoffman
Potgietersrus
U.S
Palermo names De Giorgi archbishop to confront Mafia stronghold
Vatican appoints Monsignor Salvatore De Giorgi as Palermo archbishop amid Sicily Mafia pressure. He echoes Pope John Paul II and recalls the slain anti Mafia priest Giuseppe Puglisi. De Giorgi vows courage and continuation of Cardinal Pappalardo’s anti Mafia stance.
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Sicily
Salvatore de Giorgi
Vatican
Palermo
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Cosa Nostra
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de Giorgi
Giuseppe Puglisi
Salvatore Pappalardo
Cardinal Pappalardo
John Paul II
Perry Says Libyan Nerve Gas Plant Vulnerable to Strike
Defense Secretary Perry warned that a planned Libyan nerve gas facility carved into a mountain near Tarhunah could be targeted if completed. He noted diplomatic options remain open and stressed the plan is vulnerable until final completion. The remark followed his shortened Cairo trip amid the Croatia crash of Ron Brown.
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Libya
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William Perry
Ves Samearh
Cairo
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Suerte Paduaadey
United States
Tarhunah
Perry
Croatia
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Commerce
Ron Brown
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