Man with hearing aids sues police over certification tests
A Boalsburg man with hearing loss has filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court seeking a rule change that would allow hearing aids in police certification tests. Bill Furman, 39, aims to become a municipal officer and says current guidelines exclude him from eligibility. The case challenges Pennsylvania state police oversight of officer certification.
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Bill Furman
U.S. District Court
Middle District of Pennsylvania
Furman
Boalsburg
Senate blocks Obama jobless aid push amid deficit fears
In a 52 to 45 vote, the Senate rejected an Obama backed 140 billion unemployment and state aid package, citing its $80 billion debt impact amid election year caution. Democrats foresee a slimmer version with 24 billion for states and ongoing talks to pass later in the week.
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S.D
Obama
Wildlife flee oil to shore as spill looms over Gulf
Marine scientists report dolphins and sharks near Alabama and Florida coasts while birds and crabs drown in oil. Researchers warn shoreline congregation signals heavy habitat pollution and potential mass die-offs as oxygen drops and predators converge.
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Ala
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Gulf
Larry Crowder
Duke University
U.S
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Doug Zimmer
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Greenpeace
Barataria Bay
John Hocevar
Mobile
Crowder
BP small people remark sparks Gulf Coast anger
BP chairman Carl Henric Svanberg drew ire after saying large oil companies are not greedy toward small people. Local residents like Justin Taffinder and Lyn Ridge viewed the comment as condescending amid the spill. BP spokesman Toby Odone defended the remark as a translation slip.
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Plaquemines Parish
Ridge
Myrtle Grove
Alabama
Terry Hanners
Gulf Shores
Hanners
Congress presses Pentagon on Afghan war progress
Senators challenge Defense Secretary Gates and Joint Chiefs chair Mullen over Afghan strategy amid rising casualties. Gates says progress, while lawmakers warn of angst and political pressure as withdrawal timing remains uncertain and public scrutiny grows.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Byron Dorgan
D-N.d
United States
Vermont
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Mullen
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