Gyrocopter flies under radar to Capitol Hill protest
Florida postal carrier Doug Hughes, 61, was charged with two federal crimes for flying a gyrocopter into restricted Washington airspace. He was released on home detention with orders to avoid flights and to stay away from the White House and Capitol. Authorities say the stunt raised questions about airspace security and potential gaps in monitoring. Political leaders urged reviews, while one official noted the risk of undetected small aircraft.
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Obama Signs Medicare Payment Overhaul Ending Last-Minute Fixes
President Obama signed legislation to permanently overhaul the 1997 Medicare payment formula. The measure blocks a 21 percent cut, shifts toward quality based pay, and aims to stabilize physician reimbursement while avoiding service denial. Congressional leaders hailed bipartisanship as the bill moves into effect.
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Obama nominates Hawkins for Central African Republic ambassadorship
President Obama nominates Jeffrey Hawkins Jr a career foreign service officer to be U S ambassador to the Central African Republic He has served as consul general in Lagos since 2012 and prior postings include Angola France Brunei Afghanistan Ivory Coast India and Pakistan Senate confirmation required UN and French troops seek to stabilize the country
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Obituary for Maria Carmen Knudsen 79
Maria Carmen Knudsen 79 died Tuesday April 14 2015 at home surrounded by loved ones. Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory and a further announcement will be made once arrangements are finalized.
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Congressman admits to having relationship with airline lobbyist
The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee acknowledged a private and personal relationship with Shelley Rubino of Airlines for America. Rubino and the trade group deny lobbying him. Nick Calio is said to lobby, with Bud Shuster's ethics history cited.
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