Train sped up before derailment and inquiry details unfold
Investigators seek why the Amtrak derailed near Philadelphia killing eight as the train accelerated from 70 mph to over 100 mph at a curve meant for 50 mph. Engineer Brandon Bostian may be questioned while officials assess track and signals.
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Philadelphia
Amtrak
National Transportation Safety Board
Robert Sumwalt
Sumwalt
Brandon Bostian
Washington
New York City
Bostian
NTSB
Michael Nutter
Bastian
Nutter
New York
Boston
Stefanie McGee
Tennessee
VA misused billions in VA health purchases say officials
A VA official cites at least 5 billion dollars a year spent on medical care and supplies in violation of bidding and contract rules. He calls it gross mismanagement and warns of fraud and waste. The VA secretary says most funding goes to community care and orders an inspector general review.
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Washington
Department of Veterans Affairs
Jan Frye
Frye
House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee On Oversight and Investigations
Robert McDonald
McDonald
Veterans Health Administration
Prye
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