More Texas penalties sought for human traffickers
Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday proposed new laws to stiffen penalties for human trafficking in the state and renewed his criticism of the federal government for failing to keep the Texas-Mexico border secure.
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More Federal Funds to Help Oklahomans Recover from Winter Storms
The federal government has set aside nearly $ 68 million in grants to help Oklahoma communities still struggling to recover from the December blizzard and January ice storm .
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Judge grants jewel thief Scalise bond
Despite the government’s argument that convicted jewel thief Joseph “Jerry” Scalise is a danger to the community and a flight risk, Magistrate Nan Nolan, Wednesday, ruled to let him out on bond.
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