Lawmakers battle over extending budget at last year levels
In Washington lawmakers push to block new spending and keep agencies at last year's levels for months amid election season and Iraq war talk. Conservatives tout savings while Democrats and moderates warn of harmed security education and research programs including FBI TSA NEC NIH funding.
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Port shutdown disrupts Japan Australia exporters and automakers
Australian Meat Council reports up to 7700 tons of beef and lamb stranded off the west coast as U.S. ports stay closed. Hyundai Shipping and major Japanese firms including Toyota Honda Nissan Sony and Canon scramble to reroute shipments, halt some production, and seek alternatives to unload cargo if the strike lasts. Analysts warn export-driven Japan could face heavy economic repercussions across Asia if the disruption drags on.
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Televangelists owe 3 million in back taxes in IRS action
The Internal Revenue Service seeks 3 million dollars in personal income taxes from Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Messner for 1981 through 1986 after Heritage USA faced nonprofit-status revocation. Court filings show liens were reinstated after expiring briefly, with no disclosed assets.
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Money scam lands man in prison in Seattle AP report
John Wesley Matthews, 56, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy in a $74 million investment scam that preyed on investors distrust of the government. He was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to repay victims. The scheme promised up to 120 percent returns, affecting about 2,500 people who lost nearly $74 million.
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