Victims Families Press Tax Relief in Capitol Visit
Relatives of Sept. 11 victims converge on the Capitol urging passage of a broader tax relief bill. They seek relief from financial losses as Congress debates changes to payroll taxes and disaster benefits while Oklahoma City and anthrax victims are eyed for added provisions.
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Lisa Beamer
Cranbury
Todd
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Robert Torricelli
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Red Cross
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Oklahoma City
Ways and Means Committee
Bill Thomas
Calif
Sheila Martello
Green River Killer suspect Ridgway charged after DNA link
Ridgway, 52, arrested after investigators linked him to the 1982 Ridgway river murders via DNA from a 1987 gauze sample and circumstantial evidence for a fourth victim. Prosecutors say there is no statute of limitations for murder. Victims included Christensen and Hinds. Families push for support and vigils in Maple Valley and Federal Way.
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King County
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Bradley Sees Legal Path Forward After Session Collapse
Bradley expects state court ruling Monday on the marijuana case, then possible federal appeal. He opposes legalization but supports reviewing how courts merge multiple misdemeanors into felonies. He forecasts a costly campaign needing about 4 million dollars.
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U S Special Ops Troops Fatalities in Afghanistan
The Pentagon reports 3 American deaths among 22 special operations troops in Afghanistan with most likely Green Berets. The loss marks four Americans killed in the two month war. CIA officer Johnny Spann was killed in November during a prison uprising. U S forces assist Afghan opponents and contribute to battlefield shifts.
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Roswell Police Improve Crime Fighting Through Training and Cooperation
Campbell credits extensive training and federal funding for higher arrest numbers and better crime solving. He cites new equipment and stronger collaboration with the district attorney and other agencies as key factors in making Roswell safer and more effective at removing repeat offenders, while noting public skepticism remains.
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