Ohio clemency interviews under fire in states rights case
High court weighs Ohio clemency procedures after Adele Shank argues inmates face self incrimination in unrepresented interviews held 45 days before execution. Justice Breyer questions flexibility as 6th Circuit backs Woodard asserting Fifth Amendment risk. Ohio asserts gov needs timely information.
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House GOP quartet sings at ceremony
The Capitol Christmas tree lighting featured entertainment by the Capitol Four, a quartet of House Republican freshmen who formed after last fall’s election. Jose Blanco praised the performance and suggested they should perform more often during his Washington visit.
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Counsel says probe undermined Espy investigation
Former in t counsel Re Con ut ald C. Smaltz says Justice Department politics blocked independence, delaying the case against Ronald H. Blackley. Smaltz secured court permission to pursue the Blackley matter tied to Espy, while Reno defended DOJ handling and declined to broaden Smaltz’s mandate.
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Mr. Smaltz
Nations unite to fight high tech crime across borders
U S and seven industrial nations including Canada France Germany Italy Japan Russia and Britain agreed to joint efforts to combat cybercrime. Attorney General Janet Reno announced a plan to train law enforcement, set up 24 hour high tech contacts, preserve data, update laws, and enhance electronic testimony to trace and prosecute attackers.
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Lawmakers seek GAO probe of Arlington burial waivers
Senior House Democrats on the Veterans Affairs Committee urged the GAO to investigate whether political contributions influenced Arlington National Cemetery burial plots and waivers. Rep. Evans and Rep. Clyburn request scrutiny of waiver criteria, changes, and numbers, while Rep. Everett backs a broader inquiry into the waiver process.
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