Poultry plants cleared after listeria scares in Camden and Franconia
J L Foods Camden New Jersey and Wampler Foods Franconia Pennsylvania reopened after safety reviews following a listeria outbreak linked to 27 million pounds of meat recalled by Pilgrims Pride. Earlier this year CDC reported seven deaths and dozens ill from listeriosis connected to the plants.
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Sniper suspect's lawyer accuses police of leaks
John Allen Muhammad's attorney Peter Greenspun condemned law enforcement for leaking investigation details to The Washington Post after Muhammad appeared in Prince William County court on capital murder charges for a Oct. 9 gas station shooting near Manassas. He urged delaying the trial to by May, citing rights and jury pool concerns.
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Homeland Security bill passes House heads to Senate
The House approved creating a Homeland Security Department in a 299 to 121 vote, uniting 22 agencies including Coast Guard INS and Customs. The measure moves to the Senate with support from Daschle and pending labor protections for 170,000 workers. The plan also keeps spending at last year’s levels through Jan 11 while negotiations continue.
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Senate approves 3.1 percent pay raise for Congress
The Senate voted 58 to 36 to approve a 3.1 percent pay hike for senators and representatives, raising base pay to 154,700 next year. The measure auto adjusts under a 1989 law unless blocked, and applies to top executive officials including the vice president and leadership.
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