Fines to rise for fruit smuggling at border crossings
Travelers smuggling fruit into the United States face higher penalties starting Tuesday, with fines up to 1000 dollars for concealing illegal items and a 250 dollar fine for not declaring them. Officials say penalties deter individuals and commercial smugglers amid pest and disease concerns.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Hidalgo International
Santa Fe wine fiesta draws hundreds of tasters and bidders
Hundreds of wine lovers flocked to Santa Fe for the annual Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta tasting 90 wineries and bidding in silent and live auctions at the Eldorado Hotel. Steve Nanny of Los Angeles spent 400 on a 20 year Napa red. James Mining of Texas planned to keep total under 500. The event runs through Sunday.
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Eldorado Hotel
Steve Nanny
Los Angeles
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Nanny
James Mining
Texas
West Coast ports shut by 36 hour lockout over talks
The Pacific Maritime Association locked out 29 West Coast ports for 36 hours halting all cargo handling as talks with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union deteriorated. Officials warn the disruption could hit the U S economy and delay holiday imports from the Pacific Rim.
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United States
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U.S
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Federal Mediation Conciliation Service
Maersk
Oakland
Joseph Miniace
International Longshore and Warehouse Union
Miniace
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Spinosa
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West Coast Waterfront Coalition
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Ore
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Tacoma
Wash
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West
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Calif
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