Puppy mills under fire as new act advances
In Fort Worth Texas animal advocates condemn puppy mills as mass breeding factories with dirty crowded cages and poor veterinary care. The Puppy Protection Act passed the Senate and heads to a conference committee to empower inspectors to shut down cruel facilities amid calls from HSUS and ASPCA for stronger enforcement. In Berkeley conscientious objectors oppose defense taxes while spacewalkers rewire the ISS extending a robot rail system aboard Atlantis as crews plan a final lift.
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Former shooting victim leads stage bid in Florida race
Eddie Diaz, paralyzed after a traffic stop shooting that killed his partner, stood with a cane at the Florida Democratic Party state conference and announced his bid for Congress. Diaz seeks support against Republican incumbent Rep. Ric Keller in Florida's Eighth District, drawing CNN interest and DCCC-backed outreach.
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Police reluctant to take on immigration duties
In San Diego local officers face pressure over potential immigration enforcement as Justice Department reviews a rule barring arrests for civil immigration violations. Advocates push for local policing to fight terrorism while opponents warn of profiling and damaged community trust amid the nation’s 28 million foreign-born residents.
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Wealthy and poor face higher IRS audit rates than middle class
Washington reports that the rich and the very poor are more likely to be audited than the middle class, which pays the lowest share of income to the Treasury since 1957. The 17,000 page tax code grows in complexity with 28 hours to file and record-keeping for form 1040.
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Attention Home Owners Se Up To Thirty Thousand
Homeowners may qualify for assistance with up to thirty thousand dollars based on income limits. Program sets maximum income thresholds and eligibility rules for eligible households.
Sheriff killed at rally in Kentucky by sniper
Sheriff Catron, 48, was fatally shot after delivering a campaign speech at a rally and fish fry in Shopville, Pulaski County. A motorcyclist, Jeff Morris, and suspect Danny Shelley were linked to the case as authorities pursued motive and possible links between attendees.
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Study finds government doctors convicted of crimes
An Associated Press review shows over 100 federal doctors have been convicted or disciplined, with one physician treating veterans having a past conviction linked to a terrorist group. Federal hiring relies on state licenses, allowing doctors with criminal records to work if licensed in any state. Dr Suzy Melkonian earned $48 hourly at a Los Angeles VA hospital and was reprimanded in California for not disclosing her Swiss extortion conviction.
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