Coast Guard tightens security after Sept 11 attacks
Following the September 11 attacks, the U S Coast Guard redirects resources to port security with mandatory checks for freighters, earlier arrival notices and crew lists, and mobilization of cutters. About one third of 8000 reservists are called up while active personnel number 35000. The shift reduces other operations and increases environmental protection focus.
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Bill Nelson
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Great Lakes brace for heightened ship security measures
The Coast Guard tightens interior water security on the Great Lakes and major river routes, mandating inspections of foreign vessels, broader ship searches, and 96 hour port notifications. Armed patrols on the Detroit River reflect intensified vigilance, with 2,000 yearly freighters through Detroit stressing economic risk if disrupted.
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More Air Guardsmen called to active duty in Illinois
The federal government called 31 more Illinois Air National Guard members to active duty from the 182nd Security Forces Squadron at Peoria to join Air Force units for security at air bases. They will serve about a year, with earlier calls adding 54 members from this week and 39 from the 126th Security Forces Squadron at Scott Air Force Base plus 15 from Peoria for the same assignment.
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Scott Air Force Base
Belleville
Former road test examiner sentenced in Chicago bribery case
CHICAGO AP A former road test examiner Dina Bartucci-Miller was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for taking about $40 000 in bribes to pass unqualified drivers at the West driving center. Judge Zagel cited family impact but said lighter punishment would demean the offense.
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Secretary of State
Bartucci-Miller
Chicago West Drivers Licensing Center
Zagel
House approves 10 year expansion of farm programs
The House 291-120 approved a $170 billion decade long expansion of federal farm supports. The bill, expected to pass into law, would boost commodity programs for grain, cotton and soybeans by about 63 percent, revive sheep and honey supports, and expand conservation spending. It faces White House opposition over price depressions and trade liberalization concerns.
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American Great Lakes Ports Association
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Texas
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Stenholm
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Bus driver charged after drunken trip with students
Alan L. Cline, 54, of El Paso, arraigned in Woodford County on two counts of aggravated DUI after allegedly driving 22 El Paso School District 375 students and two coaches to Eureka Middle School to attend a basketball game while intoxicated. He remained jailed Thursday night on a $25,000 bond. The trip followed drinking at an El Paso bar from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
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Alan L. Cline
el Paso
Woodford County
Cline
Eureka Middle School
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