Federal money used at strip clubs sparks probe
About 200 Army personnel charged nearly 38 000 from government travel cards for cash at strip clubs near bases citing entertainment. GAO report notes bad discipline, weak oversight, and calls for tighter controls as Pentagon probes card misuse. Senate aides and Defense officials comment on reforms and ongoing investigations.
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Task Force Seizes 22.8 Million in Terrorist Finance Bust
Washington AP report says Operation Green Quest has secured 22.8 million in cash checks and assets, with 369 seizures 38 arrests and 26 indictments. Agencies include Treasury Customs IRS Secret Service FBI and Justice Department.
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Farm income expected to worsen before recovery says analysis
Washington AP reports the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri says net farmer income will fall by 7 billion dollars this year before modest rebound in 2003. The study puts 2001 income at 47.9 billion, sliding to 40.8 billion, then rising to 47 billion in 2003, amid a 203.5 billion dollar 10 year farm bill.
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