U.S. Sends Hundreds of Troops to Philippines War Effort
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld announced 240 to 250 American personnel are deployed across several Philippine sites to train, support, and exercise with local forces fighting Abu Sayyaf linked to al Qaida. Ground teams include Basilan Island as hostages remain. He framed this as a global anti-terrorism effort alongside Afghanistan efforts to locate Mullah Omar and Osama bin Laden.
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Police warn against phone fund-raising scams in county
Franklin County officials caution residents about telemarketing fund solicitations claiming to represent law enforcement. Sheriff Cundiff says the department does no phone appeals and directs donations only to official offices with designated uses. Deputy Wilson adds residents should avoid sharing information by phone and verify any group’s affiliation.
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Settlement reached in state patronage case in Union County
Thornburg's attorney Mary Lee Leahy argued merit should be the criterion for internal security investigator positions, while state officials said the role was exempt. The accord pays $35,000 plus attorney fees, nearly equal to Tweedy's annual salary, with no admission of wrongdoing. Leahy called the deal significant and noted her long history opposing patronage hiring.
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Franklin County man told ticket is dismissed
Frustration grew over how parking tickets were tracked for Southern Illinois residents. Kniffen pressed for written dismissal and relief from a Chicago ticket issue, citing delays and communications through the Chicago Police Department and Department of Revenue. He urged receiving an official document stating the matter is resolved.
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