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About seminole tribe, house committee, florida, gambling compact

By Josh Hafenbrack, Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE — After the Legislature voted down a proposed revenue-sharing deal Thursday, the Seminole Tribe will now turn to the federal government for authority to run its casinos that feature slots and blackjack ...http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2010/01/seminoles-plan-to-ask-theAP - January 14, 2010 2:44 PM ET TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A special House committee has rejected Gov. Charlie Crist's new agreement with the Seminole Tribe to expan...

About murder released, chicago police tortured, michael tillman

Michael Tillman, who has served 23 years of a life sentence on a murder conviction, was released from prison today after prosecutors declined to retry him. Tillman claimed he was tortured by former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge into confessing to ...http://chicagoist.com/2010/01/14/alleged_burge_torture_victim_releas.phpMan spent 23 years in prison for murder after he confessed to Chicago police detectives under direction of former Cmdr. Jon Burge By Matthew Walberg Tribune reporter Freed T...

About mike mcginn, $241 million, seattle mayor mcginn, replace seattle seawall

Mayor Mike McGinn shows flexibility and decisiveness by suspending misguided city policy forbidding all-day parking in lots near the light rail line. He should remain practical in drafting longer-term rules for the lots. PLAUDITS to new Seattle Mayor ...http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/editorials/2010797225_edit15mayor.htmlLearn to trust the Fizz: A couple of days ago, we reported on a rumor that Mayor Mike McGinn planned to propose a ballot measure to pay for a replacement to the crumbling...

About connecticut attorney, blumenthal, connecticut senate race, health net, senate poll

FierceHealthcare is the leading source of healthcare management news for healthcare industry executives. Join 50000+ healthcare industry insiders who get FierceHealthcare via daily email. Sign up today! In the first case of a state attorney general ...http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/loss-info-insurance-enrollees-leads-historThe state of Connecticut is suing health insurer Health Net, following a data breach that saw 446 000 Connecticut residents' records compromised, it said yesterday. Con...

About military suicide, mullen, repeal, pentagon

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2010 – Suicide is a growing problem in the military community, and its leaders must be committed to reversing that trend, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today. ...http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=57490WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is stepping up internal discussions on how gay men and lesbians might be able to serve openly in the armed services, military officials said on Thursday, in anticipation of fulfilling President Obama's ...http://www....

About $50 million, california ious, people

CHICO — If Californians thought the summer of 2009 was bad with IOUs handed out for state debt, this summer "will be just as challenging," promised State Controller John Chiang in Chico this morning. Speaking at the Tri-County Economic Forecast ...http://www.chicoer.com/news/ci_14192817If you're a business that does business with the state, there's a pool of $50 million, chunks of which could be laying around with your name on it. If they do have your name on it, you'll soon be receivi...

About manager john catoe, metro board, transit, resign

Update (1:25 pm): Catoe announced his intentions to resign, effective April 2, after a special board meeting Thursday. He said he realized that the tragedies at Metro in the last year had created "an unhealthy distraction" and that good leaders should ...http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/blog/2010/01/14/BL2010011402663.htmOver the past year, and certainly after the June 22 Red Line tragedy, an undeniable chasm developed on the subject of Catoe's performance as Metro's genera...

About judge, landmark california water agreement

A California judge's ruling on a 2003 agreement governing the state's use of Colorado River supplies could affect how farms and cities share water. By Bettina Boxall A state judge has overturned a celebrated 2003 deal governing the state's use of ...http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-water15-2010jan15,0,1867080.storyA California judge has tentatively overturned a landmark water-use pact that was supposed to help the state make better use of its supply. The decision brings even more long-ter...

About hiram monserrate, monserrate expulsion, senate committee, senator monserrate, new, senate panel

ALBANY — A special New York State Senate committee weighing the fate of Senator Hiram Monserrate is set to recommend that the Senate vote on two resolutions to sanction him, including one that would force him from office, ...http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/nyregion/13monserrate.htmlNo matter what the state senate decides, Hiram Monserrate will not go without a fight. A senate committee recommended Thursday that the embattled Queens Democrat, convicted in October of domestic violence, either be...

About gov. paterson, million, governor david, schools, new

Pressing his case that state spending must be reined in, Gov. David Paterson on Monday announced that his 2010-11 budget plan will exceed the requirements of his inflation spending cap proposal. ...http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20402756&BRD=2731&PAG=461&dept_id=5755Gov. David Paterson, (D), on Sen. Harry Reids comments and issues of race in America.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbklI0HAU8Gov. David Paterson's announcement Thursday that he will release $750 million of de...