Commuter crash raises pay and work conditions issues
The investigation into the February crash that killed 50 in upstate New York highlights long hours and low pay for regional airline pilots. Lawmakers question if such conditions are widespread and threaten safety as Continental Connection Flight 3407 crews faced fatigue risks and policy breaches.
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Supreme Court faces busy finish as Souter nears retirement
Justice David Souter's final weeks loom as the Supreme Court tackles voting rights and campaign finance disputes, racial bias in New Haven firefighter promotions, genetic evidence for convicts, and a strip search case. President Obama seeks a successor before the next term, with Justice Kennedy pivotal in outcomes.
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Obama to visit Russia Italy and Ghana next month
President Obama will travel from July 6 to 11 visiting Moscow for a nuclear and defense talks with Dmitry Medvedev then attend the G8 summit in L Aquila Italy from July 8 to 10 before ending in Accra Ghana. It marks his first presidential visit to Africa and covers nuclear arms, nonproliferation, climate and economy discussions.
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