Experts offer airline safety recommendations after conference
A two day emergency conference in Washington produced about 70 recommendations for sweeping changes in equipment and operations. About 950 experts from industry and regulators urged faster FAA action noting past delays. Proposals include real time weather maps, GPS based navigation, standardized airport signs, anti collision radar on more planes, and upgraded visibility for smaller aircraft.
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Starr reviews Foster death probe accuracy and scope
Whitewater prosecutor Kenneth Starr is evaluating the thoroughness and competence of the initial Foster death inquiry. Fornshill first found Foster after a tip and search at Fort Marcy Park outside Washington. Earlier, witness Sgt. George Gonzalez of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue doubted Foster died by own action.
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Marines to help evacuate UN forces from Somalia
The United States will deploy 2,600 Marines supported by air gunships and jets to evacuate the remnants of the UN peacekeeping force in Somalia. Secretary of State Warren Christopher said the mission should last about a week, with four amphibious ships arriving off Somalia’s coast around the first week of February.
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Charges Dropped for Former HUD Director Samuel R Pierce Jr
An independent prosecutor will not pursue charges against Samuel R Pierce Jr head of HUD during the Reagan era. Investigators found no evidence he profited from aides steering grants to former HUD officials and influential consultants.
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