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US judge tosses some corruption charges against Puerto Rico's governor
Associated Press WriterSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) _ A U.S. judge has thrown out most of the federal corruption charges against Puerto Rico's governor, who faces trial in February for alleged campaign finance violations. The judge on Monday dismissed 15 of the 24 charges...Tags: Justice System, Corrupt Practices, Government, Fraud, Puerto Rico
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Obama taps Clinton, Gates for his Cabinet, seeking 'new dawn' of US leadership in the world
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ Barack Obama promised "a new dawn of American leadership" in a troubled world Monday, announcing a strong-willed national security team headed by Hillary Rodham Clinton, who fought him long and bitterly for the presidency, and Robert Gates,...Tags: Hillary Clinton, Diplomacy, United Nations, Joe Biden, Wars and Interventions
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Burress nightclub shooting witness: Popping sound, then bloody pistol lands on floor
Associated Press WriterNEW YORK (AP) _ Taken to court in handcuffs, Plaxico Burress posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges Monday as the frenzy grew around the Giants star receiver who accidentally shot himself in a nightclub. Authorities said teammate Antonio...Tags: Justice System, Michael Bloomberg, Defense, New York City Police Department, Super Bowl
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Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency, calls lawmakers into special budget session
Associated Press WriterSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal emergency Monday and called lawmakers into a special session to address California's $11.2 billion deficit. The state's revenue gap is expected to hit $28 billion over the next 19...Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bankruptcy, Emergency Planning, State Budgets, Budgets and Budgeting
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Pa. governor ends moratorium on parole for violent felons, imposed after Philly officer killed
Associated Press WriterHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) _ Gov. Ed Rendell lifted Pennsylvania's three-month moratorium on paroling violent felons Monday after a review found the state's evaluation and supervision of parolees were largely effective. The review, though, recommended that the...Tags: Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Executive Branch, Prisons, Government, Credit and Debt
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Sen. Durbin asks Bush to commute former Illinois governor's corruption sentence
CHICAGO (AP) _ Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin asked President Bush on Monday to consider commuting former Gov. George Ryan's 6½-year racketeering sentence to time served, standing firm on his appeal for mercy despite an outpouring of criticism. "This action...Tags: Illinois, Organized Crime, Bribery, Rod Blagojevich, Prisons
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Federal regulators reject FCC's proposed cell tower backup rules
AP Business WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Federal regulators have rejected proposed changes by the Federal Communications Commission that would require all U.S. cell phone towers to have at least eight hours of backup power. The White House Office of Management and Budget...Tags: Justice System, Emergency Planning, Government, Consumer Electronics Industry, Disasters
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Burress appears in handcuffs, posts $100K bail
Associated Press WriterTaken to court in handcuffs, Plaxico Burress posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges Monday as the frenzy grew around the Giants star receiver who accidentally shot himself in a nightclub. Authorities said teammate Antonio Pierce was being...Tags: Justice System, Michael Bloomberg, Defense, New York City Police Department, Super Bowl
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Durbin asks Bush to cut ex-Gov. Ryan's sentence
AP Legal Affairs WriterIllinois Sen. Dick Durbin asked President Bush on Monday to consider commuting former Gov. George Ryan's 6{-year racketeering sentence to time served, standing firm on his appeal for mercy despite an outpouring of criticism. "This action would not...Tags: Justice System, Bribery, Government, Richard Durbin, Vehicles
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Excerpt from Gov. Ryan's letter to the president
An excerpt from former Illinois Gov. George Ryan's letter asking President Bush to commute his 6{-year corruption sentence to time served. The partial text of the letter was released in a Nov. 27 statement by Ryan's lawyer, former Illinois Gov. James R....Tags: Corporate Crime, Illinois, George Ryan, Values, Corrupt Practices
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State governments need federal help as part of economic stimulus bill, Governors say
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Facing severe cutbacks in state services as the recession deepens, the nation's governors pressed their case on Capitol Hill Monday, asking for at least $40 billion to help pay for health care for the poor and disabled. The governors...Tags: Government Health Care, Heads of State, Local Elections, State Budgets, Health Insurance
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Obama taps Clinton, Gates for US 'new dawn' abroad
Associated Press WriterBarack Obama promised "a new dawn of American leadership" in a troubled world Monday, announcing a strong-willed national security team headed by Hillary Rodham Clinton, who fought him long and bitterly for the presidency, and Robert Gates, the man who...Tags: Hillary Clinton, Diplomacy, United Nations, Joe Biden, Wars and Interventions
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