Iran Plot Ties to Tehran Highlighted by US Officials
Attorney General Eric Holder, joined by Mueller and Bharara, said the conspiracy to target Saudi diplomat Adel al-Jubeir originated in Tehran and involved Iran's Quds Force. The White House confirmed Obama praised the disruption and pledged diplomatic and economic pressure on Iran while stressing no accusation that top leaders approved the plot. Suspect Manssser Arbabsiar, a U.S. citizen with Iranian ties, remains at large in Iran with listed Texas addresses.
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U.S
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University of North Texas
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Whistleblower Bolkovac details Bosnia trafficking case and fallout
Former IPTF investigator for DynCorp describes minimal training and a corrupt contractor. She exposed U N and IPTF involvement in sex trafficking near Sarajevo, faced demotion and firing after whistleblowing, won wrongful termination suit, and now promotes awareness through her book and film The Whistleblower.
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Ukraine
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White House pushes payroll tax cut and jobs bill prospects
Government seeks a 2012 payroll tax cut extension and emergency unemployment benefits funded by about 270 billion dollars in tax relief and 175 billion in infrastructure spending. Democrats Nelson and Tester break ranks. Republicans largely oppose the plan. Obama frames the push as rallying core supporters in a swing-state campaign appearance.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event Honors Survivors
The Roswell Refuge hosted a community event with remarks from Mayor Del Jurney and Refuge executive director Doug Southern. Susan Amos Bravo’s 2003 death was cited as justice after Bravo pleaded guilty to second degree murder and received a 15 year sentence. Lieutenant Mark Wynn of Nashville spoke on systemic failings and urged action against domestic violence.
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Character Counts leader Avery reflects on expanded community impact
The article profiles Avery and his years steering Character Counts starting in 1994, expanding programs like Victory with Honor and Honoring the Badge, and recognizing teachers, coaches, students, and athletes. Tom Fuller succeeds him as executive director.
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PRC primary conventions examined in New Mexico
The piece explains how the PRC uses nominating conventions since 1994 to test candidates before primaries, with a 20 percent threshold to trigger petitions. It notes lawmakers could revise election laws without a constitutional amendment and records opposition by two PRC members to broader agency changes.
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