GOP divisions threaten renewal of Bush tax cuts in Senate
In Washington, Republican splits in the Senate threaten to derail extending three core tax cuts. If allowed to lapse, families could face higher taxes and reduced benefits, as lawmakers weigh a bipartisan path to preserve cuts for parents, couples, and workers amid deficit concerns.
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Max Baucus
Montana
Senate Finance Committee
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Lincoln Chafee
R-R.l
Ten found guilty in Aryan meth case
Ten men were found guilty in a meth distribution case linked to the Aryan Circle after 11 hours of jury deliberation. Four defendants including Charles Samson and Michael Lewis were convicted of continuing criminal enterprise and possession with intent to distribute, facing mandatory life terms. The remaining six were convicted of manufacturing and distributing meth with over 500 grams involved, with sentencing slated for October.
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Aryan Circle
Charles Samson
Michael Lewis
Victor Tucker
Malachi David Wren
Verdict at a glance in meth cases names listed
The jury found several men guilty of continuing criminal enterprise involving more than 15,000 grams of methamphetamine and conspiracy to manufacture distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams. Names include Charles Samson Michael Curtis Lewis Victor Wesley Tucker TM Malachi David Wren Jerry Wayne Benson Shane Samson Leonard Griffith Michael Norris Martin BS Buddy Ford and Donnie D Thompson.
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Jerry Benson
Shane Samson
Leonard Griffith
Michael Martin
Buddy Ford
Donnie Thompson
Mark Roomberg
U.S
Jerry Wayne Benson
Leonard Duane Griffith
Michael Norris Martin
Donnie D. Thompson
Charles Samson
Michael Curtis Lewis
Bones
Victor Wesley Tucker
Pokey
Malachi David Wren
Buffy
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly vows belt tightening and cost cuts
Gary Kelly, named Southwest Airlines chief executive, vows to slash costs to preserve profits amid flat or falling fares. He plans to boost efficiency, keep employees satisfied to improve service, and notes Southwest already runs about 20 percent cheaper per mile than American Airlines.
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Gary Kelly
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Southwest
James F. Parker
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Guinea miner unearths 182 carat diamond in bank vault
A 182 carat rough diamond, four inches by 1.2 inches, was found by a 25 year old miner in Guinea and taken to the Central Bank. Officials call it brilliant and worth millions though not flawless. State radio first announced the find last week.
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