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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 2001
Page
4
The article notes support for severe prison terms for violent drug crimes and drug smuggling, while favoring leniency for first time users. It confirms Waiters’ plan to succeed Barry R. McCaffrey, the retired general.
A Senate report warns that felons fugitives and even the deceased receive Social Security and Medicare payments due to weak data matching with local agencies. Grassley, chair of the Finance Committee, notes misaligned records allow undeserving access to retirement survivor and disability benefits while cash programs are restricted.
Former Nebraska governor and Medal of Honor recipient Bob Kerrey discussed a Mekong Delta raid in which villagers were killed. He said his SEAL team herded civilians and opened fire, a memory he carries while facing possible 2004 presidential campaign questions.
In Manila protesters gather outside the jail where former Philippine President Joseph Estrada is held. Supporters call for justice as a court decision keeps Estrada in custody and weighs future actions.
Junichiro Koizumi was elected prime minister and pledged to reform Japan’s economy. The Liberal Democratic Party faced a pivotal leadership change after Mori and the cabinet resigned, ending a decade of scandal and weak performance that had eroded public support.
Communist dominated parliament in Ukraine votes to oust reform minded Prime Minister Viktor Yushchenko and his cabinet plunging the nation into political chaos. The move threatens reforms and Ukraine's international standing amid a months long crisis tied to the disappearance and murder allegations surrounding journalist.
African ministers draft a declaration urging import and local production of AIDS drugs and substantially higher spending on AIDS programs. The plan accompanies a pan African summit on AIDS and TB with UN Chief calling for a war chest of 7 to 10 billion dollars annually amid insufficient current spending.
A French woman, Marie Bremont, celebrated her 113th birthday at a retirement home in Cande, about 150 miles west of Paris, with a glass of white wine, a red suit, and strawberry cake. Nurses praised her gourmet tastes, noting she loves chocolate.
Actor Downey Jr could spend six months in a drug treatment center rather than prison. A California corrections spokesman said parole officials have six days to file a recommendation on potential parole violation. Downey, 36, was arrested for controlled substance involvement in Culver City and released to his agent with a May 15 court date.
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