House blocks SBA loans for delinquent child support
Washington reports the House, by voice vote, barred receiving Small Business Administration loans for individuals behind on child support. Lawmakers said similar language could be added to other federal benefit legislation and urged debtors to pay up to avoid loss of aid.
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Woman held in killings of two children found in sewer
In Phoenix a woman with a history of mental illness and crime was held for questioning after two bagged child remains were found in a sewer. Her boyfriend guided police to the manhole where the bodies were dumped months earlier. The woman, Loretta Greer also known as Selina Robertson, faced aggravated assault charges.
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Loss seen as sign of voter anger in Oklahoma runoff
Oklahoma voters rejected eight-term Rep. Mike Synar in a runoff, a defeat critics called a sign of voter anger fueled by national groups. NRA, Gun Owners of America, Christian Coalition and U.S. Term Limits backed campaigns against him while Synar faced a 71-year-old retired principal as his opponent.
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Group urges schools to set goals and limit micromanagement
The Committee for Economic Development urges governance that lets local boards set achievement goals, allocate resources, and be accountable for results, while federal and state levels provide vision and flexibility. It notes learning must be the priority amid violence, drugs, and poverty challenges.
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Judge Rebukes Detective While Allowing Simpson Searches
Los Angeles AP report says Judge Lance Ito upheld searches of O J Simpson's mansion but harshly criticized Detective Philip Vannatter for misstatements in a search warrant affidavit. Ito found recklessness rather than negligence and allowed blood evidence to be used at trial. Jury selection nears as defense fights broader disclosure.
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Federal health plan premiums to fall almost 3.4 percent
Washington AP reports that next year health insurance premiums for the federal workers umbrella covering about 9 million families will drop by nearly 3.4 percent. The government will extend benefits across more than 350 health plans while some individual policyholders may see premium increases or changes in coverage.
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