Lawmakers Seek Inquiry Into South Korea Bribery Scandal
Twelve Democratic representatives urged the House ethics committee to probe allegations that South Korean lobbyists bribed U.S. congressmen amid ongoing FBI interrogations linked to a covert lobbying operation. The letter to Chairman Flynt stresses accountability and echoes Watergate concerns while KCIA defector Kim Sang Keun seeks asylum in the United States.
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Snowstorm Closes Buffalo as Record Snow Rises
Buffalo and surrounding areas faced a third heavy snowstorm this week with 143 additional inches piling up by Thursday, forcing widespread school and business closures. The National Weather Service warned of blizzard like squalls and near zero temperatures as gusty winds dropped wind chill to 40 below. Travelers faced advisories across western Pennsylvania, northeast Ohio and northeast North Dakota while gale warnings loomed over the Great Lakes.
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Italy to Charge Lockheed Figures in Payoff Scandal
A parliamentary commission in Rome leveled fraud charges against former defense ministers Luigi Gui and Mario Tanassi and plans to consider action against several Americans tied to the Lockheed payoff case. The charges concern price increases for 14 C130 planes to cover 1.5 million spent to promote the sale in Italy.
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Kelley admits FBI troubles amid change push
Beleaguered FBI Director Clarence Kelley acknowledged a severe internal and external communications problem as he urged reform. He said change is hindered by the bureau’s past success and denied plans to resign despite Carter’s potential replacement.
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