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21 NE Ind. residents charged in welfare fraud scam
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Northeastern Indiana authorities have charged 21 people in a welfare fraud scam alleging that they illegally exploited welfare benefits to stock a Fort Wayne restaurant's pantry shelves. All 21 charged Friday are accused of...
Tags: Restaurants, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Pension and Welfare, Trials, Dining and Drinking
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Rally for expanded background checks held at county courthouse
A South Bend man affected by gun violence was one of many who stood on the steps of the St. Joseph County Courthouse to raise awareness about gun control. Stephen Miller's brother was killed by a gun. Years later, his nephew was shot. Friday's rally was...
Tags: Gun Control, Personal Weapon Control, Politics, Shootings, Dan Coats
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Elkhart sheriff won't enforce future gun laws
ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — The Elkhart County sheriff told gun rights supporters at a weekend rally that he won't enforce any future laws that infringe on the public's right to bear arms. Sheriff Bradley Rogers told about 200 people, many of whom held...Tags: Tea Party Movement, Justice System, Politics, U.S. Congress, Laws
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Credit card email scam alert
WSBT-TVWARSAW – Kosciusko County police are warning us about an email scam that has surfaced in our area. Sheriff Rocky Goshert says people have recently received emails containing fraudulent information, saying the owner’s credit card has been...Tags: Credit and Debt, Politics, Personal Data Collection
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Firearms safety class draws women
As the debate over gun control continues, the NRA is offering a "women-only" gun training class in Niles. The class is called "Women on Target" and it filled up within three weeks. The targets are up, the guns locked and loaded. And the people behind...Tags: Firearms, Gun Control, Personal Weapon Control, Politics, National Rifle Association of America
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Michigan City police offer gun exchange program
The Sandy Hook massacre put the issue of gun control front and center – and while the issue is debated, one police department is taking action with a program to get guns off the street. The Michigan City Police Department is holding its annual...
Tags: Walmart, Firearms, Gun Control, Personal Weapon Control, Politics
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A risk including gay partners in immigration bill?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated at being left out of an immigration overhaul, gay rights groups are pushing to adjust a bipartisan Senate bill to include gay couples. But Democrats are treading carefully, wary of adding another divisive issue that...Tags: Immigration, Gay Rights, Marriage, Family, Human Rights
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Mich. lawmakers back changes to welfare benefits
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Some low-income Michigan families would have to pass drug tests and make sure their children don't miss too many days of school in order to qualify for welfare benefits, under legislation being considered by the state...
Tags: Stevensville, Pension and Welfare, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Behavioral Conditions, Politics
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Indy man mistakenly ID'd as criminal, suspended
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis man who was suspended from his job as a school caregiver after being mistakenly identified as a criminal says it took him a week to convince state officials that's not the case. After Indiana Department of Child...Tags: Criminals, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Personal Data Collection
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Gun control advocates rally in South Bend
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND — About 60 people gathered in the cold, damp air Saturday in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center, urging U.S. senators to move ahead with a bill that would expand background checks for gun sales. Dale Gibson of South Bend held a...Tags: Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Sandy Hook Elementary School, U.S. Congress, Politics, Chuck Schumer
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Michigan lawmakers propose animal abuse registry
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — People convicted of animal abuse would be required to register with local law enforcement and prohibited from adopting animals under legislation recently introduced in the Michigan House. Republican Rep. Paul Muxlow of...
Tags: Politics, Personal Data Collection
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Moms rally at Mich. Capitol for gun control
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — About 200 people turned out at the Michigan Capitol Saturday for a rally in favor of putting more restrictions on gun ownership. They shared the grounds with dozens of other people who are opposed to new restrictions....
Tags: Gun Control, Personal Weapon Control, Politics
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