Galatia coal mine fines top Illinois underground mines in first half
The Galatia mine run by American Coal Co. has racked up 999 safety violations and 1.5 million dollars in fines from January through June, more than Illinois’ other underground mines combined. MSHA data show the mine, Murray Energy’s Illinois operation, led nationwide in penalties this year while also reporting significant and unwarrantable violations.
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Warner urges Bush to begin Iraq troop withdrawals by Christmas
Sen. John Warner, a Republican, urged President Bush to pull back some U S troops from Iraq by Christmas to signal the Baghdad government that U S commitments are not open ended. He cited lack of political progress by Iraqi leaders and warned that even 5,000 of 160,000 troops withdrawn would send a strong regional message.
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Geren rules out extending troop deployments beyond 15 months
Army Secretary Pete Geren in a broad interview rejected any plan to keep soldiers longer than 15 months in Iraq, aiming to return to 12 months and avoiding mandates on deployment lengths. He declined to outline options for sustaining troop levels beyond spring 2008. Meanwhile, severe Midwest flooding displaced over 1,000 in Findlay Ohio as rivers rose and three people died from lightning at a bus stop. Local officials warned the return timeline and extensive damage across counties.
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Man who shot Wallace to be released from prison
In Maryland Arthur Bremer, who shot Alabama Gov. George Wallace at a 1972 campaign stop, is scheduled for release Dec. 16 after 35 years of a 538 year sentence. He earned good behavior credits and worked as a prison clerk, with authorities noting early release likely.
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