Annan: Syrian Troops Intensify Mass Arrests
International envoy Kofi Annan says that Syrian troops appear to be intensifying mass arrests and torture in rebellious communities.
Student Loan Cloture Vote Fails Along Party Lines
Today, in a 54-45 vote, the Senate rejected a motion to have legislation proceed on Student Loan interest rates. Those rates are due to increase on July 1st.
Jurors Selected for Alaska Peacekeepers Militia Trial
Eighty-eight potential jurors began the day at a Anchorage Federal Court yesterday as the selection process began in the case against members of the Alaska Peacekeepers Militia. By the end of the day, nine women and seven men were chosen to sit on the jury of twelve with four as alternates.
Former Whaling Commission Head Pleads Guilty to Theft, Money Laundering, and Misapplication of Funds
The former Executive Director of the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission, who was charged with embezzling $475,000 from the organization, pled guilty to two counts of theft, a count of misapplication of funds, as well as a count of money laundering in Federal court yesterday.