Organized Crime Head Sentenced for Cheating 27 Casinos out of $7 Million

Sounds like a movie; the “Tran Organization” headed by Phuong Quoc Truong cheats 27 casinos out of $7 million. At least 37 others conspired in a “false shuffle” cheating scheme at casinos in the United States and Canada to bribe casino card dealers and supervisors to perform the false shuttles during blackjack and mini-baccarat games.

Health Care Reform Bill without a “Public Option” – Making Coverage Affordable – Part One

The Health Care Reform Bill in the House, to many, lacks the key component to rendering this bill to be an affordable “option” – the “Public Option” that was a cornerstone of the original bill. As of today, the unfortunate position of this “Public Option” is, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “dead”.

Park Avenue Bank CEO Arrested for TARP Fraud

Manhattan, New York – Earlier today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with five other government agencies, announced the arrest of Charles J. Antonucci, Senior, ex-CEO of Park Avenue Bank. Authorities say that Antonucci made fraudulent claims in an attempt to receive federal bailout funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Antonucci is the first person ever charged with TARP Fraud.

Pope Protects Paedophiles

From high up on his bejewelled throne in his sprawling palace of hypocrisy, the Pope maintains his position that there is no sex with children, and certainly no cover ups in the Catholic Church.

FROM THE FBI FILES Protect Yourself!

In these difficult economic times we need to be more diligent about protecting ourselves from crimes. People with less then impeccable moral compass will be turning to unlawful ways to “make a living”. The following are just a few examples from the files of the FBI of what to watch out for:

FEMA | North Dakota, Disaster Relief Approved

The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) office has announced that federal disaster aid will be available to North Dakota in response to areas stricken by floods since February 26, 2010, and continuing.

Six U.S. Consulates in Mexico Ordered Evacuated Following Killing of 3 U.S. Consulate Associates

A Warden Message was issued to inform American Citizens raveling to or residing in the Mexican state of Chihuahua that the US Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez has placed El Reco Bar off limits to US government personnel due to security concerns.

Foreign Agents Killed, Taliban Commander Captured, Weapons Seized | Afghanistan ISAF

KABUL, Afghanistan (March 13) – In separate operations yesterday joint security teams engaged eight militants killing three and wounding another, captured a Taliban sub-Commander, and detained several others.

DHS Secretary Napolitano in Tokyo Stresses Global Cooperation in Aviation Security

Tokyo, March 13, 2010 – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today was a guest of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. She met with top officials of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss global aviation security.

Senator Sanders Advises President on Board of Governors Nominees

Senator Bernie Sanders, and Independent from Vermont and one of the most liberal senators in Congress released a statement that along with a group of Senators he is urging President Obama to fill vacancies in the Federal Reserve with nominees “who will fight to protect the interests of the American middle-class and small business”.

Justice Department Shuts Down Planned Healthcare Merger

Washington, D.C. – On March 8, 2010, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Physicians Health Plan of Mid-Michigan announced that they would end their planned merger.

U.S. State Department | No Desire to “Americanize the conflict in Somalia”

…the United States does not plan, does not direct, and does not coordinate the military operations of the TFG (Transitional Federal Government), and we have not and will not be providing direct support for any potential military offensives. Further, we are not providing nor paying for military advisors for the TFG. There is no desire to Americanize the conflict in Somalia

San Diego | 638 Pounds of Marijuana Seized By Customs and Border Patrol

In two separate incidents at the border crossing with Mexico, in San Diego resulted in the confiscation of 638 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $319,000.

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Pringles Recalled | Salmonella Contamination

Two food substances have found their way to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissions recall list.

First up, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDS) announced that Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar is under a Voluntary Recall due to possible health risk. Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas, NV initiated the recall concerning their hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) due to a possible Salmonella contamination.

H.R. 4213 | Tax Extenders Act Returns to House, the False Hope

To quickly summarize the Tax Extenders Bill (H.R. 4213), this bill will extend the filing deadline for existing tiers of unemployment benefits through December 31, 2010 along with “extending” COBRA benefit subsidies for the American unemployed. The bill also contains several tax provisions (more than one can count) and an extension of the current rate of Medicare payments to doctors.

Planned Settlement Expansion by Israel, Could Compromise Moscow Quartet Meeting

Israel’s Interior Ministry announced that it has approved plans to build 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem, a move condemned by the international community, including the United States.

GOP Mail Fake 2010 Census Forms as Fundraiser

According to a Rapid Response email received moments ago from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the House had to rush to ban fake Census letter being sent out by the Republican National Committee.

These mailings disguised as Census Letter were simply a fundraising “tactic” set-up and paid for by the RNC.

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