Gov't study finds disabled people are more likely to be victims of violent crimesOctober 1st, 2009 Disabled people more likely to be victims of crimeWASHINGTON — Disabled people are 1.5 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than nondisabled people, according to a government study. The study on crime against people with disabilities, released Thursday by the Justice Department, found that people 12 or older with disabilities in 2007 experienced about 716,000 nonfatal violent crimes, including rape or sexual assault, robbery and assault.
Federal stimulus provides money for crime victims, domestic abuse programs around the USSeptember 30th, 2009 Crime victims getting stimulus money amid downturnMINNEAPOLIS — The government's economic stimulus money isn't just for hard hats, contractors and teachers. It's also keeping battered women's advocates on the job and compensating crime victims for lost wages and uncovered medical costs.
Justice official: Agency committed to helping tribes fight crime, violence in Indian CountrySeptember 21st, 2009 Indian tribes to get stimulus funds to fight crimeALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S.
Four bikers held for robberies in DelhiSeptember 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Four motorcyclists have been arrested here for their alleged involvement in a series of robberies across the national capital, police said Monday. Sleuths of the crime branch's anti-robbery cell arrested Chandrabhan, Amit, Santosh Kumar and Chandra Mohan from Sadar Bazar area in north Delhi Sunday and seized two country-made firearms, four live cartridges and two motorcycles from their possession.
Ohio ex-coach who claimed to be victim of racial crime is convicted of setting house on fireSeptember 3rd, 2009 Coach who claimed to be victim convicted of arsonTROY, Ohio — A former high school basketball coach in Ohio has been convicted of setting fire to his home in the days after he was charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Authorities who responded to the fire at James Clay's house in Troy also found a spray-painted racial slur on his car.
Utilities file for up to $200M from federal stimulus package to modernize electric gridAugust 7th, 2009 Utilities seek stimulus fundsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Utilities on Thursday sought up to $200 million apiece from the federal government's stimulus package that they would use to modernize the nation's electric distribution system. The Department of Energy will award $4.5 billion as part of President Barack Obama's $787 billion stimulus package passed early this year by Congress.
A glance at Europe's 'cash-for-clunkers' programs that were adopted in 2008-2009August 7th, 2009 A glance at Europe's 'cash-for-clunkers' programsThe popular "cash-for-clunkers" program that has encouraged consumers in Europe and the U.S. to trade in their old cars for newer and more efficient models was born in December 2008 when French President Nicolas Sarkozy unveiled a euro26 billion ($37.36 billion) stimulus plan to help the country ward off a recession.
NY man guilty of hate crime in transgender slaying; only 2nd such conviction in USJuly 17th, 2009 NY man guilty of hate crime in transgender slayingSYRACUSE, N.Y. — A jury in upstate New York has convicted a man of a hate crime for killing a transgender woman.
Witnesses say NY hate crime suspect used anti-gay slur before transgendered victim was killedJuly 15th, 2009 Witnesses: NY murder suspect used anti-gay slurSYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two prosecution witnesses who were at a New York house party when a transgendered woman was murdered testified the man accused of the killing had directed an anti-gay slur at the victim.
A glance at Obama's overseas itineraryJuly 7th, 2009 A glance at Obama's overseas itineraryA glance at President Barack Obama's itinerary for his overseas trip:
FRIDAY, JULY 10, IN ITALY
— Attends G-8 breakfast with African countries. — Attends G-8 session with African countries.
Friday's Treasury bond market at a glanceMay 2nd, 2009 Friday's Treasury bond market at a glanceKey barometers in the Treasury market late Friday, compared with late Thursday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $1,000 invested:
Thursday's Treasury bond market at a glanceApril 30th, 2009 Thursday's Treasury bond market at a glanceKey barometers in the Treasury market late Thursday, compared with late Wednesday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $1,000 invested:
Wednesday's Treasury bond market at a glanceApril 30th, 2009 Wednesday's Treasury bond market at a glanceKey barometers in the Treasury market late Wednesday, compared with late Tuesday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $1,000 invested:
Tuesday's Treasury bond market at a glanceApril 29th, 2009 Tuesday's Treasury bond market at a glanceKey barometers in the Treasury market late Tuesday, compared with late Monday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $1,000 invested:
Monday's Treasury bond market at a glanceApril 27th, 2009 Monday's Treasury bond market at a glanceKey barometers in the Treasury market late Monday, compared with late Friday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $1,000 invested:
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