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U.S. Chopper Crash Toll Rises to 18

KABUL, Afghanistan – The death toll from the crash of a U.S. helicopter in Afghanistan has risen to 18, the military said Saturday, after the remains of two more American soldiers were found among the wreckage. The two soldiers were initially listed as missing after the CH-47 Chinook (search) crashed …

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Study: Contractors Double-Billed Government for Hurricane Katrina Cleanup

WASHINGTON – Contractors who were paid billions of dollars for post-Hurricane Katrina cleanup double-billed the government for debris removal, overstated mileage claims to get extra fees and inflated prices by improperly mixing debris, a Democratic study revealed Thursday. Rep. Henry Waxman, ranking Democrat on the House Government Reform Committee, compiled …

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Senate Passes Tough Child Sex Crimes Bill

WASHINGTON – The Senate on Thursday passed sweeping legislation to set mandatory minimum sentences for people convicted of sex crimes against children and set up a public database linking state lists of sex offenders. By voice vote, the Senate approved the bill, sponsored by Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. The House …

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