FBI searches Fort Detrick researcher home for anthrax clues
FBI conducted a consensual search at the Fort Detrick area home of a researcher linked to the Army base. The action aimed to remove potential suspicion over access to anthrax as part of the ongoing investigations into last year’s deadly letter attacks. No arrests were made.
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U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
Detrick Plaza Apartments
Army
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FBI detains hijackers' roommate
Rasmi Al-Shamaq, a Jordanian citizen, detained as potential roommate of at least two Sept. 11 hijackers. He was held for visa overstay after FBI and State Department agents raided a Baltimore residence seeking Al-Shannaq. He was questioned about knowledge of the hijackers and any discussed plans.
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Washington
U.S
Rasmi Al-Shamaq
State Department
Diplomatic Security Service
FBI
Baltimore
al- Shannaq
Al-Shannaq
Illinois ends I Decide anti smoking campaign abruptly
Illinois will terminate the I Decide anti smoking ads funded by the tobacco settlement after August and dissolve teen panels who created them. Funds will shift to the budget with only about five percent of tobacco money for anti smoking programs this year, sparking anger among participants and critics.
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Chicago
Illinois
All Smoke High
Rockford-area
Illinois Department of Health
Cook County
U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Winnebago County
National Public Health Information Coalition
Regional honors honor volunteers in Southern Illinois projects
Ryan praises the region as towns recognize up to nine communities per category from 84 applications, with 62 projects winning honors for need, participation, continuity and results. Highlights include Royalton Public Library volunteers raising money to replace a deteriorating building and improve accessibility. Other projects span Oakdale, Johnson County, and Mount Vernon with a storytelling festival and a police athletic league for youths.
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Southern Illinois
Royalton Public Library
Pat Horn
Royalton Public Library Board
Mount Vernon
Jefferson County
U.S. Marines
Police Athletic League
Early retirement measure aims to cut state budget costs
Law signed in Chicago targets early retirement to save about 64.5 million next year but carries a long run cost estimated at 543 million for the state retirement system. Window runs Aug 1 to Dec 31. Employees may stay longer. rehiring as consultants banned. university staff exempt. State leaders urge layoffs reduction amid falling tax revenues.
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Springfield
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