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April 12, 2017

Pentagon Sued Over Gitmo Cancer Outbreak

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A lawsuit filed on Tuesday alleges that the Department of Defense failed to account for hazardous waste at the Guantanamo Bay military prison, which has contributed to high cancer rates of personnel onsite. The legal actions were brought by attorneys who work out of the facility’s Camp Justice—the hub for military commission proceedings. The suit notes that nine individuals who have worked at the camp have been diagnosed with cancer. Three have since died. “For years, personnel have raised concerns regarding conditions and environmental contamination…

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Mulvaney Now Nudging Government Toward Shutdown from White House, Pushing Anti-Immigrant Policy

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A key White House aide and former lawmaker that spearheaded fiscal gridlock under President Obama is reportedly at it again. Mick Mulvaney is asking GOP legislators to support a controversial immigration provision on a bill required to keep the government funded by the end of the month, according to Politico. The Office of Management and Budget Director is seeking legislative “language to restrict federal funding grants” for localities that refuse to assist immigration officials, the publication reported. Supporters of so-called “sanctuary cities” say the practice engenders…

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