Defiant Rostenkowski fights corruption charges in court
Rep Dan Rostenkowski and associate Dan Webb deny the 17 count indictment charging him with misusing nearly 6494 000 in government funds and employing ghost workers and kickbacks The defense argues constitutional immunity and plans pretrial motions while Rostenkowski vows to clear his name and fight the charges in US District Court
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Dan Rostenkowski
Congress
Rosten- Kowski
Dan Webb
Frida
Atte Hs Chent
US District
Rostenkowski
Webb
Lawmakers disclosed finances reveal wealth gaps and odd gifts
The Friday releases show Rep Don Edwards claims an ex wife owes 1 million from a 1987 divorce while Rep Norm Sisisky reports a 125 rug from a Pakistani army chief. Richest ranks include Upton over 3 million assets and Houghton over 1 million in Corning stock, with Quillen listing more than 5 million in assets. Poorest include Ings with little beyond a retirement account and Conyers showing a negative net worth due to loans.
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Don Edwards
D-Calif
Norm Sisisky
D Va
Fred Upton
Rmich
Whirlpool
Amo Houghton
R-Ny
Corning Glass Family
Corning, Inc
James H Quillen
R-Tenn
Bob Ings
RSC
John Conyers Dmich
Fire and beating tied to sanctions in Haiti turmoil
An Inter-Aid office was destroyed by a fire and a Canadian man was severely beaten while in police custody in Port au Prince as sanctions tighten. Clinton halted many air flights and banking to pressure Haiti’s army rulers to restore the elected government amid rising tensions for foreigners and aid workers.
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Victor Edmond
Quebec
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Sara Wiehe
Tiebele Drame
Memihan
Edmond
Canadian Center For International Cooperation
Duteasurcs Alr
Dtciucti
Hanti
Jean-Bertrand Anstide
United Nations
CMG US
Lee Det Tee Sonnel
Carrier cited for safety violations at Carners DeWitt plant
The US Labor Department OSHA cites Carner Corp for 15 serious safety violations and one other serious violation after a Feb 19 to March inspection at Thompson Road facility in DeWitt. A $33,500 fine is proposed with a June 28 contest deadline. a June 27 meeting with OSHA officials is planned.
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OSHA
Rick Burt
Burt
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DeWitt
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Ahdpe Llu Sya
Willam Burne
Syracuse
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Women’s combat role gains support from female soldiers
Fort Campbell Ky reports female soldiers urge open combat roles arguing ability over gender. Spec Tracy Stephens 26 from Socorro NM says women should be allowed in any combat area. Secretary West to decide on pilots special units helicopters and M L M systems after Gen Sullivan returns.
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Abe
Army
Togo West
Gordon Sullivan
Inp
William Perry
101St Airborne
Vietnam
Somalia
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