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A bill that requires women who
are seeking an abortion in the
state to view an ultrasound image
of their fetus before receiving the
procedure passed through the
South Carolina House last week
in a 91-23 vote. The new law
would require women who seek
abortions to acknowledge in
writing that they have viewed an
ultrasound image of their fetus.
The patient would pay the cost of
the procedure.
The state’s senate is expected to
approve the proposal as well and
Republican Gov. Mark Sanford has
expressed his support for the
measure.
The bill’s author, Rep. F. Greg
Delleney (R-Chester), said the
goal of the law is to “save lives
and protect people from regret.”
The proposal is also supported by
fundamentalist religious groups
who believe that women who see
an image of “their child” will
decide not to terminate an
unwanted pregnancy.
Groups opposed to the legislation
feel that the requirement is
designed to intimidate patients
who have already made a difficult
decision in consultation with their
doctor. Groups, including
Planned Parenthood, believe that
the legislators should focus on the
prevention of unwanted
pregnancies instead of passing
further restrictions on what is a
legal procedure. The state
already requires patients to be
given materials about alternatives
to abortion and "think about" the
information for one hour before
the procedure. it's all true
are seeking an abortion in the
state to view an ultrasound image
of their fetus before receiving the
procedure passed through the
South Carolina House last week
in a 91-23 vote. The new law
would require women who seek
abortions to acknowledge in
writing that they have viewed an
ultrasound image of their fetus.
The patient would pay the cost of
the procedure.
The state’s senate is expected to
approve the proposal as well and
Republican Gov. Mark Sanford has
expressed his support for the
measure.
The bill’s author, Rep. F. Greg
Delleney (R-Chester), said the
goal of the law is to “save lives
and protect people from regret.”
The proposal is also supported by
fundamentalist religious groups
who believe that women who see
an image of “their child” will
decide not to terminate an
unwanted pregnancy.
Groups opposed to the legislation
feel that the requirement is
designed to intimidate patients
who have already made a difficult
decision in consultation with their
doctor. Groups, including
Planned Parenthood, believe that
the legislators should focus on the
prevention of unwanted
pregnancies instead of passing
further restrictions on what is a
legal procedure. The state
already requires patients to be
given materials about alternatives
to abortion and "think about" the
information for one hour before
the procedure. it's all true
As many as 150 refugees who were
arrested in Kenya after fleeing warfare in
neighboring Somalia are believed to have
been secretly rendered by Kenyan
authorities at the direction of US forces
and the CIA to be interrogated in the
Somali capital Mogadishu and the
Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
At least one of the rendered detainees is
an American citizen, Amir Mohamed
Meshar. Another American, Daniel
Joseph Maldonado, was flown from
Kenya to Houston where he was
charged with conspiring to use a weapon
of mass destruction.
African human rights groups say that at
least 80 prisoners held by Kenyan police
were transferred by plane in the middle
of the night to secret detention centers
to be interrogated. Three charter
arrested in Kenya after fleeing warfare in
neighboring Somalia are believed to have
been secretly rendered by Kenyan
authorities at the direction of US forces
and the CIA to be interrogated in the
Somali capital Mogadishu and the
Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
At least one of the rendered detainees is
an American citizen, Amir Mohamed
Meshar. Another American, Daniel
Joseph Maldonado, was flown from
Kenya to Houston where he was
charged with conspiring to use a weapon
of mass destruction.
African human rights groups say that at
least 80 prisoners held by Kenyan police
were transferred by plane in the middle
of the night to secret detention centers
to be interrogated. Three charter
planes left Kenya in January and February
for destinations that were not reported
on flight manifests. One of the
destinations is believed to be an
underground prison at the airport in
Mogadishu. The human rights groups
received copies of the manifests after
appealing to the courts in Kenya.
The refugees fled Somalia in December
when the US military coordinated an
attack on guerrillas affiliated with the
Union of Islamic Courts that controlled
much of Somalia. The attack included
two US bombing raids on targets inside
Somalia. The US also provided training
and intelligence support for troops from
Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia’s interim
government who carried out the siege.
Groups of militants in the Islamic Courts
are believed by US intelligence to be
affiliated with al-Qa’ida.
for destinations that were not reported
on flight manifests. One of the
destinations is believed to be an
underground prison at the airport in
Mogadishu. The human rights groups
received copies of the manifests after
appealing to the courts in Kenya.
The refugees fled Somalia in December
when the US military coordinated an
attack on guerrillas affiliated with the
Union of Islamic Courts that controlled
much of Somalia. The attack included
two US bombing raids on targets inside
Somalia. The US also provided training
and intelligence support for troops from
Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia’s interim
government who carried out the siege.
Groups of militants in the Islamic Courts
are believed by US intelligence to be
affiliated with al-Qa’ida.
The prisoners were originally held by
Kenyan authorities who have told the
human rights groups that they were
not involved in the clandestine
flights. Though the detainees were
refused access to family members and
attorneys during the time they were
in Kenya, a representative for the
Muslin Human Rights Forum said that
they were interrogated “one on one”
by both FBI agents and British
officials.
Somalia’s foreign minister admitted
that “quite a number” of detainees
are being held a detention facility in
Mogadishu. He added that they are,
"in every sense of the word,
international terrorists.” State
Department officials would not
comment on the flights or the
involvement of US agents. it's all true
Kenyan authorities who have told the
human rights groups that they were
not involved in the clandestine
flights. Though the detainees were
refused access to family members and
attorneys during the time they were
in Kenya, a representative for the
Muslin Human Rights Forum said that
they were interrogated “one on one”
by both FBI agents and British
officials.
Somalia’s foreign minister admitted
that “quite a number” of detainees
are being held a detention facility in
Mogadishu. He added that they are,
"in every sense of the word,
international terrorists.” State
Department officials would not
comment on the flights or the
involvement of US agents. it's all true
There is growing evidence that diseases
known to exist only in the equatorial
regions and southern latitudes are
spreading northward as global
temperatures continue to rise.
A Danish fisherman was infected with a
flesh eating disease called Vibrio
vulnificus that is normally found only in
the Gulf of Mexico when he fished in the
Baltic Sea. Later tests found that 9 of 10
samples of Baltic Sea water contained
the bacteria.
Last year an outbreak of the virus
bluetounge spread as far north as
Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands
affecting herds of sheep and cattle on
hundreds of farms. The outbreak led
the Dutch government to institute a ban
on exports of sheep and cattle that
included livestock sperm and embryos.
known to exist only in the equatorial
regions and southern latitudes are
spreading northward as global
temperatures continue to rise.
A Danish fisherman was infected with a
flesh eating disease called Vibrio
vulnificus that is normally found only in
the Gulf of Mexico when he fished in the
Baltic Sea. Later tests found that 9 of 10
samples of Baltic Sea water contained
the bacteria.
Last year an outbreak of the virus
bluetounge spread as far north as
Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands
affecting herds of sheep and cattle on
hundreds of farms. The outbreak led
the Dutch government to institute a ban
on exports of sheep and cattle that
included livestock sperm and embryos.
Bluetounge, which is not harmful to
humans, is an insect borne disease that
has been known to exist only in Africa
up until the past few years.
Scientists fear that diseases that affect
humans, such as dengue fever, malaria
and Rift Valley fever are also migrating
north.
Paul Hunter, professor of health
protection from the University of East
Anglia in the UK told a symposium last
year that there is evidence of disease
migration north into Europe and North
America “as a result of climate change.”
Hunter said that overall the "burden of
climate change will fall on the poorest
countries," because global warming also
increases infection rates in countries
where diseases such as malaria are
already a danger. it's all true
humans, is an insect borne disease that
has been known to exist only in Africa
up until the past few years.
Scientists fear that diseases that affect
humans, such as dengue fever, malaria
and Rift Valley fever are also migrating
north.
Paul Hunter, professor of health
protection from the University of East
Anglia in the UK told a symposium last
year that there is evidence of disease
migration north into Europe and North
America “as a result of climate change.”
Hunter said that overall the "burden of
climate change will fall on the poorest
countries," because global warming also
increases infection rates in countries
where diseases such as malaria are
already a danger. it's all true
what was widely perceived to be a
victory for the tobacco industry.
The unexpected collapse of the suit
against the tobacco companies in June
2005 dismayed legal observers and public
health advocates, buoying tobacco
stocks. The government unilaterally
announced that it would reduce the
penalty sought against the industry from
$130 billion to $10 billion. One expert
witness withdrew from the case amid
allegations that several witnesses had
been asked to change their testimony.
Prosecutors abruptly dropped their
recommendation that some tobacco
executives be removed from their posts
for participating in fraud.
victory for the tobacco industry.
The unexpected collapse of the suit
against the tobacco companies in June
2005 dismayed legal observers and public
health advocates, buoying tobacco
stocks. The government unilaterally
announced that it would reduce the
penalty sought against the industry from
$130 billion to $10 billion. One expert
witness withdrew from the case amid
allegations that several witnesses had
been asked to change their testimony.
Prosecutors abruptly dropped their
recommendation that some tobacco
executives be removed from their posts
for participating in fraud.
According to Eubanks, the changes
to the prosecutors’ strategy were
directed by then-Associate Attorney
General Robert McCallum and then-
Assistant Attorney General Peter
Keisler, White House appointees
closely allied with Attorney General
Alberto Gonzales. “The political
people were pushing the buttons and
ordering us to say what we said,”
Eubanks told the Washington Post,
“and because of that, we failed to
zealously represent the interests of
the American public.” In December
2005, shortly after the conclusion of
the trial, Eubanks resigned as a
prosecutor after 22 years at the
Justice Department. it's all true
to the prosecutors’ strategy were
directed by then-Associate Attorney
General Robert McCallum and then-
Assistant Attorney General Peter
Keisler, White House appointees
closely allied with Attorney General
Alberto Gonzales. “The political
people were pushing the buttons and
ordering us to say what we said,”
Eubanks told the Washington Post,
“and because of that, we failed to
zealously represent the interests of
the American public.” In December
2005, shortly after the conclusion of
the trial, Eubanks resigned as a
prosecutor after 22 years at the
Justice Department. it's all true
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The Congressional Research Service
has officially prohibited publication of
its reports and documents without
specific approval from agency
management. The new policy was
announced last week in an internal
memorandum from CRS Director
Daniel Mullohan to all staff. The
guidelines will impact foundations,
research institutes, journalists,
authors, and federal agencies that
have traditionally been able to access
most CRS materials.
The CRS, a department of the
Library of Congress, provides
research and data management
services for members of Congress
and their staff. Although CRS reports
are not made directly available to the
public, much of the Service’s massive
output can be accessed through a
variety of organizations that have
developed informal reciprocal data
sharing arrangements with the
agency. In the future, according to
Mullohan’s directive, “to avoid
inconsistencies and to increase
accountability, CRS policy requires
prior approval at the division level
before products can be disseminated
to non-congressionals.” it's all true
has officially prohibited publication of
its reports and documents without
specific approval from agency
management. The new policy was
announced last week in an internal
memorandum from CRS Director
Daniel Mullohan to all staff. The
guidelines will impact foundations,
research institutes, journalists,
authors, and federal agencies that
have traditionally been able to access
most CRS materials.
The CRS, a department of the
Library of Congress, provides
research and data management
services for members of Congress
and their staff. Although CRS reports
are not made directly available to the
public, much of the Service’s massive
output can be accessed through a
variety of organizations that have
developed informal reciprocal data
sharing arrangements with the
agency. In the future, according to
Mullohan’s directive, “to avoid
inconsistencies and to increase
accountability, CRS policy requires
prior approval at the division level
before products can be disseminated
to non-congressionals.” it's all true
A week before the start of the 2007
Major League Baseball season, team
owners and their representative,
Commissioner Bud Selig, are facing
inconvenient new developments on
several fronts in the ongoing scandals
involving the use of steroids and other
performance-enhancing drugs by baseball
players. Prosecutors in New York state
recently announced that their
investigation into an alleged scheme to
distribute steroids and human growth
hormone to professional athletes had
implicated Los Angeles Angels’ outfielder
Gary Matthews, Jr. and Jerry Hairston of
the Texas Rangers. Former Senate
Majority Leader George Mitchell’s probe
into the steroid scandals is expected to
eventually interview a number of current
and former players and coaches, perhaps
this summer. And then there is the
question of how the sport will officially
recognize Barry Bonds’ pursuit of the
career home run record currently held
by Hank Aaron.
Bonds needs just 22 home runs to
surpass Aaron’s mark, and despite
nagging injuries and reduced productivity
the San Francisco Giants star will
probably get there this year, if he plays a
full season. Bonds still faces possible
indictment in the BALCO investigation
being conducted by federal prosecutors
Major League Baseball season, team
owners and their representative,
Commissioner Bud Selig, are facing
inconvenient new developments on
several fronts in the ongoing scandals
involving the use of steroids and other
performance-enhancing drugs by baseball
players. Prosecutors in New York state
recently announced that their
investigation into an alleged scheme to
distribute steroids and human growth
hormone to professional athletes had
implicated Los Angeles Angels’ outfielder
Gary Matthews, Jr. and Jerry Hairston of
the Texas Rangers. Former Senate
Majority Leader George Mitchell’s probe
into the steroid scandals is expected to
eventually interview a number of current
and former players and coaches, perhaps
this summer. And then there is the
question of how the sport will officially
recognize Barry Bonds’ pursuit of the
career home run record currently held
by Hank Aaron.
Bonds needs just 22 home runs to
surpass Aaron’s mark, and despite
nagging injuries and reduced productivity
the San Francisco Giants star will
probably get there this year, if he plays a
full season. Bonds still faces possible
indictment in the BALCO investigation
being conducted by federal prosecutors
in California, and may be penalized for
allegedly testing positive for illegal
amphetamines last season.
Developments in these cases, or a
refusal by Bonds to cooperate with the
Mitchell investigation, might provide Selig
with an excuse to suspend Bonds before
his quest for the record becomes an
uncomfortable media event for MLB.
Sources familiar with the Mitchell probe
say that the panel has encountered some
resistance from certain major league
teams and officials. In January, Mitchell
addressed the quarterly owners’ meeting
in Phoenix, urging clubs to work with his
panel, and warning that Congress would
intervene if it were perceived that the
teams were not cooperative. “Major
League Baseball has a cloud over its
head,” Mitchell told the owners, “and
that cloud will not just go away.”
Albany County District Attorney David
Soares has already indicted twenty
people in his investigation into Internet
pharmacies that illegally distributed drugs
to professional athletes, including MLB
and NFL players. Soares said last week
that he will disclose the identities of the
players involved to their leagues in
exchange for their assistance in the
investigation, and that some customers
have agreed to cooperate. it's all true
allegedly testing positive for illegal
amphetamines last season.
Developments in these cases, or a
refusal by Bonds to cooperate with the
Mitchell investigation, might provide Selig
with an excuse to suspend Bonds before
his quest for the record becomes an
uncomfortable media event for MLB.
Sources familiar with the Mitchell probe
say that the panel has encountered some
resistance from certain major league
teams and officials. In January, Mitchell
addressed the quarterly owners’ meeting
in Phoenix, urging clubs to work with his
panel, and warning that Congress would
intervene if it were perceived that the
teams were not cooperative. “Major
League Baseball has a cloud over its
head,” Mitchell told the owners, “and
that cloud will not just go away.”
Albany County District Attorney David
Soares has already indicted twenty
people in his investigation into Internet
pharmacies that illegally distributed drugs
to professional athletes, including MLB
and NFL players. Soares said last week
that he will disclose the identities of the
players involved to their leagues in
exchange for their assistance in the
investigation, and that some customers
have agreed to cooperate. it's all true
Political Pressure Caused Tobacco Prosecutors to Choke
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A former senior federal prosecutor who
led a high profile trial against the
country’s largest tobacco companies has
revealed that political appointees within
the Justice Department interfered with
her handling of the case in an effort to
protect the defendants.
Sharon Eubanks alleges that her
supervisors insisted that she seek a
reduced settlement with more lenient
penalties for tobacco executives;
demanding that expert witnesses’
testimony be changed, and requiring her
to present a closing argument that they
had written for her. The changes to the
government’s case, which were made in
the final days of the trial, resulted in
led a high profile trial against the
country’s largest tobacco companies has
revealed that political appointees within
the Justice Department interfered with
her handling of the case in an effort to
protect the defendants.
Sharon Eubanks alleges that her
supervisors insisted that she seek a
reduced settlement with more lenient
penalties for tobacco executives;
demanding that expert witnesses’
testimony be changed, and requiring her
to present a closing argument that they
had written for her. The changes to the
government’s case, which were made in
the final days of the trial, resulted in