Roundup 9/11 responders settle lawsuits
More than 10 000 workers exposed to toxic dust at ground zero ended lawsuits with New York City, joining a settlement worth at least 625 million dollars. Over 95 percent accepted. 520 did not respond or declined.
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Ban on earmarks mostly symbolic in budget debate
Washington analysis argues that the two year ban on earmarks by Republicans will curb some pet projects but has little effect on the $1.3 trillion federal deficit. Critics say loopholes like phone-marking and the role of presidents and agencies will limit impact and spending will simply shift.
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Miners Missing After Pike River Mine Blast in NZ
In New Zealand a major blast at the Pike River coal mine left 29 workers missing. Authorities stalled search over dangerous gas buildup while awaiting air tests. Two miners who surfaced were injured.
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Dead man pleads not guilty to kidnapping in Lexis Roberts case
Thomas Steven Sanders from Mississippi appeared in federal court in Alexandria Louisiana pleading not guilty to kidnapping a 12 year old girl whose body was found by hunters in Catahoula Parish. Authorities say surveillance shows him buying ammunition in Las Vegas. Prosecutors have not indicated a death penalty decision. Sheriff James Kelly said Sanders may face state first degree murder charges. Investigators compare a body found in Arizona to Suellen Roberts.
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Rangel faces censure amid sadness and scorn in Harlem
In Harlem, residents react with sadness and defiance as Rep. Charles Rangel faces a House ethics panel censure after an 11-violation verdict. Voters who re elected him by 81 percent say his impact, from Harlem revitalization to tax code advocacy, keeps him a local icon while acknowledging scrutiny.
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