Public funds spent on White’s cancer care face secrecy
The Odessa American reports that Ector County Hospital District and Medical Center Hospital refuse to disclose how much taxpayer money is spent on cancer treatment for Larry Neil White, the accused killer of three Odessa police officers. HIPAA defenses and state attorney general opinions loom, while critics call for public accountability of costs funded by taxpayers.
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Putin’s odd praise for spies sparks U.S. introspection
Putin at a Ukrainian biker rally praised the 10 Russian sleeper agents who were arrested in the United States, saying they faced a difficult fate while carrying out long term tasks for Russia. The piece criticizes U.S. handling of the case, noting swift repatriation, media reactions, and questions about who spied on whom amid a tense reset in relations.
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