Wednesday, May 30, 2007

In the news....

Flight Travelers possibly exposed to TB

• CDC: Airline passengers may have been exposed to drug-resistant TB
• Two flights involved: Air France 385 on May 12; Czech Air 0104 on May 24
• Exams urged for passengers in same row, two rows ahead or behind

www.cnn.com

Local News:

Alderman Michael McGee faces Bribary Charges:
Federal charges have been filed, state charges also filed but unknown at this time.

The complaint says that for at least the past year, McGee has traded his power for cash, extorting from $500 to $2,500 from each of several business owners.

If convicted of the federal charges, McGee, 37, would face up to 30 years in prison and a $500,000 fine, said U.S. Attorney Steven M. Biskupic.

Full story can be read at www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=612069

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