As blast victims are named, Nevada military town grieves
http://abcnews.go.com/US/marines-killed-training-exercise-identified/story?id=18769398
HAWTHORNE, Nev. - As investigators continued Wednesday to examine a training accident that killed seven Marines and wounded eight other servicemen, this remote military town struggled with its grief and strived to help the victims.
Five of 6 ex-Bell council members found guilty in corruption trial
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20130320_ap_5of6exofficialsguiltyinbellcalifcase.html
A Los Angeles jury convicted five of six former council members of stealing from the working-class city of Bell in a corruption scandal that became a national synonym for outrageous municipal salaries and rogue governance.
Oh No! Another Costly Commission on Social Security
http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2013/03/21/Oh-No-Another-Costly-Commission-on-Social-Security.aspx
For decades, Washington has addressed its most intractable policy deadlocks by appointing blue ribbon commissions to try to resolve the differences - almost always with the same disappointing results.
Cuomo, lawmakers reach 'conceptual' budget deal
http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/cuomo-lawmakers-reach-conceptual-budget-deal-1.4853143
ALBANY -- New York lawmakers said they reached a "conceptual" deal on the state budget late Wednesday, though they quickly acknowledged they haven't settled numerous thorny issues -- including school aid, economic development money and funds for ...
Death Penalty Recommended in Ohio Craigslist Case
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/jury-weigh-death-sentence-ohio-killer-18769272
A jury on Wednesday recommended the death penalty for a self-styled street preacher convicted of killing three down-and-out men lured by bogus Craigslist job offers.
West Valley churches set to celebrate the Easter season
http://www.mywestvalleyjournal.com/pages/full_story/14250/West-Valley-churches-set-to-celebrate-the-Easter-season/
Children race around the grounds of Sonrise Baptist Church to collect as many eggs as possible during last year's Easter events.
Greuel to explore pension changes for existing city employees, backer says
http://www.kcet.org/news/ballotbrief/commentary/angelenos-united-in-voter-apathy.html
A co-chairman of Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel's mayoral campaign told business leaders Wednesday that his candidate will explore an increase in the retirement age for current city workers.
Axing weapons ban a practical matter: Dems
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/axing-weapons-ban-practical-matter-dems-article-1.1294629
The only thing politicians could offer the dead in Newtown, the anguished survivors and the rest of the country longing for a change is this lame excuse: Because of politics, we can't pass an assault weapons ban.
McCrory proposes $55 million cut to UNC system
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/New-NC-center-to-look-at-school-safety-issues-4367022.php
The budget proposal released by Gov. Pat McCrory Wednesday sparked fresh concerns about the amount of state money available for higher education.
US SC upholds $222000 damages verdict in music piracy case
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/18/174642060/supreme-court-lets-222-000-verdict-in-file-sharing-case-stand
LAHORE: The American music industry has very recently gone on to win the latest litigation round against a Minnesota woman alleged of unlawfully downloading and sharing over two dozen songs on a now-defunct network called Kazaa.
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