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Jan 7, 2008

LAREDO, Texas Customs and Border Protection Officer, Sergio Garza, 32, was arrested Jan. 4, 2008, for his suspected role in aiding and abetting an undocumented alien entering the United States, U.S. Attorney Don DeGabrielle announced today. Garza appeared in federal…

Jan 1, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that HSN LP (previously known as Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $875,000. The civil penalty settles allegations that HSN…

Jan 1, 2008

By Staff Sgt. Mary Flynn National Guard Bureau ARLINGTON, Va. - Spc. Michael Lucas received an extra-special homecoming during his mid-tour leave from Iraq recently when he and his family discovered they had been selected for a total-home renovation, courtesy…

Jan 1, 2008

After negotiations with the chairman of the International Whaling Commission, Japan has agreed not to target humpback whales during its annual whale hunt that is underway in the seas off Antarctica. While whaling for scientific research is legally allowed under…

Jan 1, 2008

As our nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projected the Jan. 1, 2008, population will be 303,146,284 -- up 2,842,103 or 0.9 percent from New Years Day 2007. In January, the United States is…

Jan 1, 2008

Medicare beneficiaries who have chosen to change their health and drug coverage for 2008 should experience very few difficulties when getting their covered prescription drugs through Medicare Part D, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced. A top…

Jan 1, 2008

Family and Companies Selling Illegal Business Opportunities Turn Over All Frozen Assets The Federal Trade Commission has stopped a father, his two sons, and their network of companies from deceptively selling a healthcare business opportunity with false promises of earning…

Jan 1, 2008

The U.S. Army has announced unit stationing decisions to support the President's plan to grow the Army by 74,200 Soldiers across all three Army components. This growth includes the stationing of six new infantry brigade combat teams, eight support brigades…

Jan 1, 2008

Commentary by George Woodward 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- I didn't cry when my mother died. Not that I wasn't sad. I had just been expecting it for too long. Since I was…

Jan 1, 2008

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - More than 700 pounds of cocaine with a street value of approximately $8 million were seized by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents working jointly with other federal officers assigned to the Caribbean Corridor…

Jan 1, 2008

Filled with Support, Humor by Senior Master Sgt. Cheryl L. Toner 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (AFPN) -- As ironic as this may be, public affairs people tend to get a little jaded when answering phone…