Global fraud arrests sweep nets 565 suspects
United States officials announce Operation Global Con yielding 565 arrests across five countries. The schemes netted over $1 billion and targeted elderly and immigrant victims with Nigerian style scams, bogus lotteries, and fake investments via telemarketing and the Internet.
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Capitol office search sparks House bristling over rights
FBI agents searched Rep. William Jefferson's Louisiana office over bribery probes. House leaders, including John Boehner and Dennis Hastert, question legality, while Attorney General Gonzales says talks with lawmakers ongoing to ease concerns about the Justice Department action.
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Clinton calls for ethanol push to halve foreign oil use
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton proposes cutting foreign oil dependence by about 8 million barrels daily by 2025 through more ethanol fuel, a $50 billion energy research fund, tax incentives, and private investment. She faces GOP criticism over past oil drilling votes as she eyes re election and possible 2008 bid.
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Portman Cleared to Head White House Budget Office
U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman won unanimous support from the Senate Budget Committee to lead the Office of Management and Budget. The Cincinnati native and Bush loyalist would replace Joshua Bolton, with full Senate action possible this week.
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Bernanke regrets CNBC remarks that rocked markets
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke apologized for a lapse of judgment after a CNBC interview sparked a stock market dip. He said future public remarks will use formal channels, following earlier congressional questioning about comments on the Fed's rate path.
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