Interior Department proposes preserves in Midwest and East to save thousands of wild horsesOctober 7th, 2009 Interior proposes preserves to protect wild horsesWASHINGTON — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar wants to create wild horse preserves in the Midwest and East to protect wild horses and burros that now roam the West. Salazar says his plan will restore the health of America's wild horse herds and the rangelands that support them.
Shining Path rebels suspected in attack that kills 3 policemen, 2 women at remote post in PeruAugust 2nd, 2009 Peruvian rebels suspected in attack that kills 5LIMA, Peru — Peruvian authorities say attackers believed to be Shining Path rebels killed three police officers and two women in an assault on a remote police post in a coca-growing region. Police Maj. Quispe Gonzales tells The Associated Press that three more officers were wounded in the raid that ended in the early hours of Sunday.
As other states lay off their workers, W.Va.'s governor proposes giving his $500 extraJuly 31st, 2009 W.Va. gov proposes $500 payments for state workersCHARLESTON, W.Va. — While economic woes are forcing many states to lay off or furlough their workers, West Virginia's governor wants to give his a little something extra.
2 Atlanta-area police officers accused of running criminal background check on Barack ObamaJuly 30th, 2009 2 Ga. officers accused of running check on ObamaDECATUR, Ga. — Authorities are investigating two Atlanta-area police officers accused of using government computers to run a criminal background check on President Barack Obama.
Obama: Shooting of 5 New Jersey police officers reminder of sacrifices they faceJuly 16th, 2009 Obama: Shooting of officers reminder of sacrificesHOLMDEL, N.J. — President Barack Obama says the wounding of five police officers in a New Jersey shootout reminds the country of the sacrifices that officers and their families make every day.
UC president proposes thousands of employee furloughs to address budget problemsJuly 10th, 2009 UC chief proposes furloughs to offset budget cutsOAKLAND, Calif. — The president of the University of California is proposing to furlough tens of thousands of employees to offset deep funding cuts to the 10-campus system.
Senator: Obama administration has warned highway construction fund will go broke in AugustJune 2nd, 2009 Senator: Highway fund will go broke in AugustWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is warning that the trust fund that pays for highway construction will go broke in August unless Congress approves an infusion of as much as $7 billion. Sen. Barbara Boxer, the chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said at a hearing the administration has told senators the Federal Highway Trust Fund will need an estimated $5 billion to $7 billion to keep current construction projects going.
Slain abortion provider's clinic in Wichita, Kan., clinic to reopen after week of mourningJune 1st, 2009 Slain doctor's Wichita clinic to reopen next weekWICHITA, Kan. — The clinic of slain Kansas abortion provider George Tiller will reopen after a week of mourning.
Police: Clinic of slain Kansas abortion provider Tiller is closed; clinic's flag at half-staffJune 1st, 2009 Slain Kan. abortion provider's clinic closedWICHITA, Kan. — Flowers have been placed along a fence outside the Wichita clinic of slain abortion provider Dr.
Obama says US depends on police to fight rising crime, a byproduct of a worsening economyMay 12th, 2009 Obama praises police for efforts in tough timesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says police officers deserve respect and support because as the economy worsens, crime rises. Obama said Tuesday that the nation's economic recovery depends on police because neighborhoods with crime don't grow or add jobs.
Obama proposes cutting fund for slain officers nearly in halfMay 9th, 2009 Obama to cut slain officers program by nearly halfWASHINGTON — The Obama administration wants to cut almost in half a benefits program for the families of slain police and safety officers. The president's proposed budget calls for cutting the Public Safety Officers' Death Benefits Program from $110 million to $60 million.
AP sources: Obama to seek $17 billion in budget savings from 121 programsMay 8th, 2009 AP sources: Obama to seek $17B in budget savingsWASHINGTON — A senior White House official says the president is recommending eliminating or cutting 121 programs to produce $17 billion worth of budget savings. Some of the cuts in President Barack Obama's budget are sure to rankle lawmakers, such as the elimination of a program that gives money to states to help defray the cost of incarcerating illegal immigrants who commit crimes.
Barack Obama's half-brother was denied entry to BritainApril 12th, 2009 LONDON - Samson Obama, a half-brother of US President Barack Obama, was denied entry into Britain because he had been accused of sexual assault on a previous visit, a newspaper reported. Samson Obama was stopped by immigration officers when he tried to enter Britain at East Midlands Airport en route from Kenya to his half-brother's presidential inauguration ceremony in January.
Bangladesh mourns officers slain in mutinyMarch 2nd, 2009 DHAKA - With President Zillur Rahman in attendance, Bangladesh's political leaders and top military and civil officials Monday mourned those killed in the two-day mutiny by Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) troopers last week. The 'namaz-e-janaza' (funeral prayer) of 41 slain officers took place at the National Parade Square in the capital at about 10.40 a.m., Star Online reported.
World Bank chief economist proposes new 'Marshal Plan'February 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - World Bank's chief economist Justin Lin has called for the establishment of a $2-trillion Global Recovery Fund to help the low-income countries to cope with the current financial crisis. Lin, who proposed for the setting up of the massive fund Monday, said it was in 'the spirit of Marshall Plan for the development' that would help the low-income economies to invest in the bottleneck areas and achieve sustained growth.
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