Lawyer to Army: A trial means war says defense for McKinney
The sergeant major of the Army Gene McKinney and his civilian lawyers warned that if he goes to trial on sexual misconduct charges the Army would face a public airing of its past actions. Lawyer Charles Gittins claimed discriminatory prosecution against McKinney and said several white senior officers faced no punishment for similar misconduct. Five of six accusers testified at the hearing, which weighs assault harassment and adultery charges. If convicted on all counts he could face 56 years in a military prison.
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HUD to cut workforce by nearly 30 percent under delay
Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo announced a two year postponement of final reductions for the HUD workforce. The department will shrink from 10,500 to about 7,500 through buyouts and retirements, with $20 million set to buy out 1,000 employees. Cuomo cited many staff near retirement as enabling the plan and pledged labor management cooperation with AFGE leaders Mortimer Coward.
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Leavenworth prisoners sue over aging prison conditions
A group of prisoners at Fort Leavenworth filed suit over conditions in the aging maximum-security facility. They allege the building is near collapse as plaster chunks strike inmates, with the lawyer noting ceilings could come down and that she herself was struck. Fort Leavenworth houses about 1,100 inmates, including all officers and service members with five-year-plus sentences.
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Alison Ruttenberg
Inmates win access to Playboy and Penthouse
Three federal prisoners challenged a ban on sexually explicit or nude material in federal prisons. Judge Stanley Sporkin ruled the Ensign Amendment unconstitutional and issued a permanent injunction stopping the law from taking effect. The decision upholds First Amendment rights and allows inmates to read Playboy and Penthouse behind bars.
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Ashcroft hints at 2000 presidential bid in Missouri
Senator John Ashcroft says he is considering a run for president. He vows to travel the country to share a vision of a strong America with defense and thrifty government, noting his record as a two term Missouri governor.
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St. Louis
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Parks draw crowds despite higher entry fees
Shenandoah National Park retains visitors after a fee increase with many families renewing annual passes. Park officials report 1997 first half attendance up 47 percent overall, while Shenandoah sees only a slight decline as longer stays and skyrocketing annual pass sales replace the reduced carload fee.
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National Park Service
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Wich
Connie Rudd
Gary Madhhis
University of Idaho
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