EPA chief says criticism of agency is political harassment
EPA head Anne Gorsuch told a Senate committee that much criticism of the agency is political harassment aimed at publicity. She defended the agency’s Superfund program and noted congressional investigations while FBI interviews probe EPA shredders used for document disposal.
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House Public Works Committee
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Coast Guard finds Marine Electric seaworthy for delay
December Coast Guard inspection found three minor fuel oil system deficiencies on the Marine Electric, prompting a two month postponement of a hull drydock. Officials say the sinking off Virginia remains unexplainedly linked to the vessel's loss, with 3 crew aboard dead or missing.
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Marine Electric
Virginia
Coast Guard
J.g. Eric Shaw
Boston
Bruce Pimental
Sun Coast Guard District
Marine Coal Transport Corp. of
New York
Henry Downing
Marine Coal Transport
John Abrams
Edward
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Salisbury
Gene Henn
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War-injured Lebanese children arrive in U S
Fourteen Lebanese children and young adults arrived at Greater Pittsburgh Airport then moved to Monsour Medical Center in Jeannette for initial screening and treatment planning. They will receive specialist care and may be admitted to area hospitals for ongoing treatment.
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Beirut
Monsour Medical
Issa
Lebanon
Saneih Dhouk
John Zogby
Tional
Save Lebanon Inc
Monsour Medical Center
Jeannette
Lebanese army takes control of east Beirut in peace move
The Lebanese army entered east Beirut with 4,000 troops unopposed, while Phalange militia moved heavy arms to Christian heartland. About 200 multinational peacekeepers may deploy Thursday as Amin Gemayel vows reunification and unity across Lebanon.
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Phalange
Mauntain
U.S
Amin Gemayel
West Beirut
Palestine Liberation Organization
Authorities storm house in hunt for fugitive tax protester
About 100 police officers with a National Guard APC and tear gas stormed a farmhouse in Heaton North Dakota in a search for fugitive Gordon Kahl. FBI said no evidence of the suspect was found inside. Weapons and ammo were found elsewhere, authorities said.
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N.C
National Guard
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FBI
Richard H. Blay
Gordon
Kahl
Fargo
Rodney Webb
North Dakota
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Weather outlook for northern Pixins with southern tier cold
Forecast indicates cold conditions across the northern area with a Southeast and Gey Jertborest region also seeing chilly trends. The Sun remains hidden behind clouds as northern mites face colder air, while the southern tier stays exposed to cooler conditions.
Airliner makes a belly landing at Miami airport
An Eastern Airlines Boeing 727 with 87 passengers and seven crew members performed a successful emergency belly landing on a foam covered runway after landing gear failed to retract after takeoff. The craft landed safely on Runway 9A at Miami International Airport around 8:30 p.m. No serious injuries were reported though some passengers sustained scrapes.
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Miami International Airport
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Cold Spring Harbor
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Steve Albrecht
Boca Raton
Gail Nemec
West Palm Beach
New York
Farlier
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Albany
Palm Beach International Airport
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