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Amarillo, TX- Many are asking what could have caused the captain to start acting erratically and who is he.
Captain Clayton Osbon has been with Jet Blue for twelve years according to their media office, and in that time the CEO says he has never had any reason to believe he was a flight risk.
Osbon was most recently cleared to fly after a December medical exam by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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What is an Exorcism?:
The English word exorcism comes from the Greek exorkosis, which means 'out-oath.' An exorcism is an attempt to evict demons or spirits from the body of a (normally living) human being. Belief that demons can be evicted follows automatically from belief in demons capable of possessing people. So long as there is a belief that demons can posses a person, there will be belief that some people have power over those demons, forcing them to cease their possession.
Exorcism & Religion:
The exorcism of evil spirits is commonly associated with the ministry of Jesus. They appear somewhat frequently in the New Testament, but this is curious given the fact that they are absent in the Hebrew scriptures. It appears that belief in demons and exorcism only became really popular in 1st century Judaism, with the Pharisees actively engaged in identifying and evicting demons from people.
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Many stories of exorcisms appear to involve people who suffer from mental illnesses - understandable, given the fact that medical understanding of mental illness is a relatively recent development. Unfortunately, if a mentally ill persons assumes the traditional symptoms of demon possession, attempts to perform an exorcism will only feed their delusions and keep them from getting real help with a counselor.


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Coming off two straight Pro Bowl seasons, SS Roman Harper, an unrestricted free agent, says he's prepared to do what's best for his family — whether that's re-signing with the Saints or not — when the lockout is over and free agency begins.
He's participated in workouts organized by Drew Brees with Saints players at Tulane University and before he gets a chance to figure out whether he'll still be practicing with them when football resumes, Harper is planning some events that he hopes will improve the lives of kids growing up around his hometown, Prattville, Ala.
Harper will host his second annual "Sainted Weekend" to benefit Harper's Hope 4*1 foundation July 7-9. The weekend events include a free kids day on July 7, a celebrity reception and silent auction on July 8 and a golf tournament on July 9.
"I wish I had this when I was growing up," Harper told PFW. "My parents have always raised me, no matter how much I'm blessed with, to always try to give back to others. Treat everybody the way I want to be treated — my dad was big on that, being a high school teacher and one of my coaches growing up. He was always on me about that. I've been blessed with a lot, so I just always try to give back and take advantage of every opportunity I've been given."
The proceeds go to his foundation, which he formed to help challenged youth and their families.
Children ages 9-15 are invited to participate from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stanley Jensen stadium in Prattville on July 7. Harper said about 250 children will attend on Thursday and he's expecting 200 golfers. Several NFL players, including Saints OG Jahri Evans, OLT Jermon Bushrod, S Malcolm Jenkins and MLB Jonathan Vilma are expected to join Harper for the weekend.
"They have an amazing golf course there," Harper said. "It's one of the newest ones in the state and it's just a super nice place. They always treat me nice. I love when some of my teammates actually get to come home and see where I'm from."
He said in May that he was 90 percent sure he would re-sign with New Orleans and be playing alongside those teammates whenever the lockout was lifted.
Is he still that confident he'll be back?
"I would think so, but business is crazy," he said. "... I don't really have control over that. If it was me and I'm playing Madden and I'm the GM, of course I'm going to re-sign Roman Harper. But I'm not the GM and I'm not playing Madden. Hopefully I'll be back, but I have to do what's best for me and my family and put myself in the best situation to have as much success as I can."
Sources expect the Saints to make re-signing Harper, a sixth-year veteran, a high priority when free agency begins, and he said that staying put is the outcome he hopes for. He's started every game he's played since getting drafted by New Orleans in the second round of the 2006 draft, and he's only missed two games since '07.
His last game — the Saints' stunning playoff loss to the Seahawks — wasn't his finest, however. He was exposed in coverage on a few occasions and some fans and observers directed blame at him for the loss.
Harper said he's over it, though, and watched some plays from the game for the first time about a month ago during a film session with his teammates, who he said also had not reviewed the tape since the tough loss.
"I'm pretty completely moved on," he said. "That (criticism) is from the outside looking in. People don't understand what really goes on in the ball game and some of the calls that were made. It wasn't all my fault. We lost as a team just like we win as a team. I had like two bad plays. You got to tip your hat. Seattle made a couple good calls on me. They attacked some of my weaknesses.
"We just knew coming into the game that we would have to play bad and they would have to play their best to lose that game and that's exactly what happened."
Despite that difficult outing, Harper is going to draw interest when he hits the open market. The Saints, who have 26 players headed for unrestricted free agency, a contract renegotiation to sort through with Reggie Bush and extension talks with Brees still ahead, will have some difficult decisions to make whenever the owners and players settle on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) -- Kilmarnock won the Scottish League Cup for the first time by beating Celtic 1-0 on Sunday, a triumph overshadowed by the death of a winning player's father.
Kilmarnock midfielder Liam Kelly's father suffered a suspected heart attack just after the final whistle and was treated by paramedics at Hampden Park, but the 59-year-old Jack died 50 minutes later in hospital, police said.
Liam Kelly had headed straight to the hospital in Glasgow as his teammates and manager collected the cup unaware of the medical emergency.
"I have went from so high an emotion to so low an emotion," Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels said before the death had been announced. "That's a tough emotion after going up to one of the best moments of our lives. The dressing room is very despondent, and I don't know why the man above sends down these messages to us. We are thinking more about Liam than our triumphalism."
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The St. Louis Cardinals got out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the second thanks in part to poor defense from the Rangers, but the inning ended with a full-extension diving catch by David Murphy in left field. Did the catch give the Rangers any momentum?
No, stupid, momentum doesn't exist in baseball and the Rangers went 1-2-3 against Chris Carpenter. That sent us to the third inning with the score 2-0.
And in the third inning, things got off to a rocky start for the hosts:
That's C.J. Wilson fielding a leadoff bunt from Rafael Furcal and making a terrible throw to first, and that's Mitch Moreland doing a terrible job of knocking the terrible throw down. The ball got by, and Furcal wound up at second base.
Then Tony La Russa made the curious decision to bunt Furcal over to third with Allen Craig, playing for one run even though Craig's a good hitter who had the platoon advantage. Craig succeeded, then Albert Pujols was walked, and then Matt Holliday grounded into an inning-ending 5-4-3 double play, because Adrian Beltre is pretty much a perfect defender who doesn't make mistakes.
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Friday morning Smith County 114th District Judge Christi Kennedy approved an order to extend Byron Truvia's mental health services and evaluations.
Truvia was a student at John Tyler High School in Tyler in 2009 when he approached his teacher, Todd Henry and stabbed him in the classroom. Henry was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his wounds.
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THE row splitting Welsh rugby apart took a new twist tonight as the Welsh Rugby Union revealed it was to offer the four regions a new agreement.
The WRU met today for the first time since the regions missed the deadline of Tuesday night to sign a new participation agreement with the union for next season.
The regions have threatened to join a breakaway league with English clubs while it was thought the WRU would pull regional funding and set up new teams.
But tonight a WRU statement said: "The WRU has today informed the four Regional Organisations that they will shortly be presented with a new agreement in respect of professional rugby in Wales.
"A timetable for discussion has been provided by the WRU.
"The new agreement will further reflect the WRU's desire to ensure that Welsh player development and the retention of Welsh players is properly recognised. This is in the best interests of all of rugby in Wales, from the grass roots to the international level."


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Palm Beach County Commissioners tentatively approved regulations Tuesday that would impose a dress code on taxi drivers.
The commission voted 6-0 in favor of the new requirements, which would also force taxicabs to accept debit and credit cards, larger taxi companies to have handicapped accessible vehicles in their fleet and require inspections for older cars and vans.
Taxi drivers and other vehicle-for-hire operators would have to comply with a dress code consisting of a collared shirt, long trousers or knee length skirt and closed shoes. The dress code is scheduled to take effect June 1.
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Shimain Rivera helps WDRB's Keith Kaiser journey through Basic Military Training, Technical School and Drill Weekend in the Air National Guard Mobile Experience.
The Air National Guard, a reserve component of the United States Air Force, presents its Air National Guard Mobile Experience at the Kentucky State Fair now through Sunday, August 18th from Noon to 8pm daily.
The mobile unit houses simulated challenges that replicate the real-life experiences of Air Guard men and women during basic military training, technical school and on drill weekend.
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Savatage had put out three full blast metal attacks in a row in the form of Sirens, Power of the Night and The Dungeons Are Calling. After which they changed gears for this album which sees the band take a step back from the leather and spikes traditional metal fare of their previous offerings for a more acceptable commercially version of themselves. Not that this isn't quite obviously Savatage for anyone who knows them well but for a newcomer who had merely heard the name Savatage as an inside tip from some more established metalhead this album could perhaps be somewhat of a confusion and fans of this mob have often pointed to this album as somewhat of a blip in the bands catalogue.
Specifically the points to consider when viewing this album in relation to their other albums is that the lyrics were somewhat dumber. The change in style can be viewed in a number of manifestations. Firstly there are songs like the title track that despite the dumb title is pretty muscular really even if the lyrical bent is the sort of tosh that Euro bands and third tier 80's style Hollyrock bands have peddled relentlessly over the years, full of hollow sentiment about how ready to rock we all are and how you've gotta, well, Fight for the Rock. But all up, as I said, not a bad song musically and that carries the song a long way towards acceptance in a sort of numbskull way.
Other tunes on the album are more infested with the softer play for cash sentiments of much of this release such as Crying for Love although that's not to deny the guilty pleasure that a number of these tunes can elicit in the listener as the band are not wholly submerged into a candy coated version of 80's metal, the bands utterly metallic nature proving too strong to be totally watered down and thus we get a number of good riffs and melodies.
To be fair, some of the way this album has come to be viewed by the bands fanbase is to a certain extent unfair given it at least shows the band willing to stretch out and become more open to the use of slower structures that allow their songs to breath more. And it has to be said this expanded use of dynamics did pay dividends for the band on later releases. The simple fact is that this band had the talent to address a number of hard rock and metal styles – in fact also styles way outside of the hard rock universe, but here the transition is just too abrupt, the use of cheesy mid 80's keyboards/organs and other studio trickery not really gelling with the music. Not to mention the cheesy band photos that were just so far from their previous look and the thing just doesn't feel right. Though their cover of Wishing Well does provide a few chuckles….
But as I said, some good riffs and a few good ideas. But not the Savatage we were used to in the early days and nowhere near the more inclusive and interesting experience we became accustomed to in their later years.
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April 29, 2014 // 12:00pm — 1:00pm
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Why do ethnonational conflicts reach different degrees of violence? Why does violence continue to reoccur even after strong international intervention for conflict-resolution and democratization? To answer these questions, Maria Koinova combines research on civil wars with the study of non-violent majority-minority disputes by examining 5 degrees of violence in three cases – Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Kosovo – over a 20-year period.
The Politics of Nation-Building: Making Co-Nationals, Refugees and Minorities
May 07, 2013 // 3:00pm — 4:30pm
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What drives a state's choice to assimilate, accommodate, or exclude ethnic groups within its territory? In this pathbreaking work on the international politics of nation-building, Harris Mylonas argues that a state's nation-building policies toward non-core groups - any aggregation of individuals perceived as an unassimilated ethnic group by the ruling elite of a state - are influenced by both its foreign policy goals and its relations with the external patrons of these groups.
Landscapes of Post-Modernity: Changes in the Built Fabric of Belgrade and Sofia since 1990
February 26, 2013 // 3:30pm — 5:00pm
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Professor Sonia Hirt will present research on the recent physical changes in the built environment of Belgrade and Sofia.
Embracing Democracy in the Western Balkans
December 07, 2011 // 1:00pm — 2:00pm
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"Embracing Democracy in the Western Balkans" explores the complex and challenging facets of state-building and nation-building in weak states with little democratic experience and daunting socio-economic problems.
Lost in Transition: Ethnographies of Everyday Life After Communism
October 20, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:00pm
Global Europe Program
Lost in Transition tells of ordinary lives upended by the collapse of communism. Through ethnographic essays and short stories based on her experiences with Eastern Europe between 1989 and 2009, Kristen Ghodsee explains why it is that so many Eastern Europeans are nostalgic for the communist past. Ghodsee uses Bulgaria, the Eastern European nation where she has spent the most time, as a lens for exploring the broader transition from communism to democracy. She locates the growing nostalgia for the communist era in the disastrous, disorienting way that the transition was handled. The privatization process was contested and chaotic. A few well-connected foreigners and a new local class of oligarchs and criminals used the uncertainty of the transition process to take formerly state-owned assets for themselves. Ordinary people inevitably felt that they had been robbed. Many people lost their jobs just as the state social-support system disappeared. Lost in Transition portrays one of the most dramatic upheavals in modern history by describing the ways that it interrupted the rhythms of everyday lives, leaving confusion, frustration, and insecurity in its wake.
Islam at the EU Border: Muslim Minorities in Greece and Bulgaria
February 23, 2010 // 1:00pm — 2:30pm
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Over the last 20 years, Bulgaria and Greece have pursued variable and divergent policies toward their Muslim minorities. During a brief period near the end of the Communist regime, Bulgaria forced Turks to assimilate. This policy was abandoned by the democratic government that took power in the 1990s. At the same time, Greece recognized its Muslim minority and facilitated the "Turkification" of its Muslim citizens throughout the 1980s, but then abandoned that policy by blocking minority rights in the 1990s. Harris Mylonas suggested that these policy shifts are commonly explained by assumptions or models that link minority treatment, regime type, ideology and leadership personalities. Rejecting these hypotheses, Mylonas argued that the structure of the international system was the most salient indicator influencing the treatment of Muslim minorities in both countries.
Banning Headscarves in Bulgaria: Reflections on the Debate over Religious Symbols in Public Schools
January 14, 2010 // 11:00am — 12:00pm
Global Europe Program
n Europe, the issue of headscarves has the power to expose a variety of social cleavages because it instantly provokes strong stances on matters such as national identity, religion, gender and human rights. This issue also reflects the way in which states set priorities within the broad category of human rights they are obliged to protect. Through her analysis of headscarf bans in Bulgarian schools, Kristen Ghodsee illustrated how a young postcommunist democracy has attempted to create a coherent policy on headscarves while balancing its commitments to multiple constituencies in the US, its fellow EU member states as well as its own diverse population.
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January 31, 2008 // 2:30pm — 4:00pm
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Bulgaria's First Year in the EU: Progress, Problems and Pessimism
December 19, 2007 // 11:00am — 12:00pm
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Expanding the Eastern Frontier: Bulgaria, Romania and the EU
January 11, 2007 // 9:00am — 11:00am
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The Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force is searching for Robert Leroy Spaulding, 34, with a last known address of Greenville Ave. in Johnston.
According to police, Spaulding has escaped from home confinement.
He was awaiting trial on 1st Degree Child Molestation and 2 counts of being in violation of the Sex Offender Notification of Change of Address.
He is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, 140 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes, having a tattoo right shoulder, tattoo left shoulder, tatto upper right arm.
Spaulding may be operating RI registration 535375 displayed on a 1997 Saab 900 four door color green. Vehicle depicted is a similar looking vehicle.
Spaulding has also lived in Burrillville, Glocester, and Woonsocket, Rhode Island. He also lived in Massachusetts in past.
If you have any information about the identity of this person or where they are, please contact:
Rhode Island State Police VFTF: 401-444-1000
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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Police say they have two suspects in the rape of two women at a Wilmington park.
Police announced Tuesday that they believe that only one or two teens raped the women last week near the water fountain at Kosciuszko Park. They had initially said the women, aged 24 and 32, told investigators that 10 to 12 youths might have been involved.
Cpl. Jamaine Crawford told area residents at a meeting called by Councilwoman Sherry Dorsey Walker on Tuesday that police believe the suspects targeted the women. He says police are not releasing information about the suspects, who have not been arrested.
Crawford says other teens may have been in the area at the time, but police don't know if they had a role in the sexual assaults.
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Tahoe Keys Waterfront, Boat Dock, Hot Tub, Pool Table VIEWS in South Lake Tahoe
- bedrooms 4
- baths 3
- sleeps 12
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community Tahoe Keys
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$ 2,050 - $ 2,800 / week
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Its the windows! You'll say, "Wow" the moment you walk through the doors. With 20 windows and a large yard, you have unmatched views of Mt Tallac, Anchor Cove and your private boat dock.
South Lake Tahoe - in the Keys - four bedroom and three bath home with spa. On the water with private boat dock. Pool Table, Hot Tub, Canoe and Wii. Just 1 block from private Lake Tahoe Beach, 1 block to indoor and outdoor pools, 1/2 block to tennis and basketball, and just minutes from skiing and casinos.
Unobstructed westerly views of sunsets and snow fall. From the dining room, kitchen, living room, play room, and master suite, all you see is is the beauty of your private oasis and Tahoe Keys.
Paddle, sail or motor to Lake Tahoe right from your backyard dock. Free use of the included canoe
Relax in the private outdoor hot tub and star gaze. Or lounge in the master suite's spa-like bathroom and retire to the private balcony to watch the day pass.
This cabin has it all. From the 8' Olhausen pool table to the Wii entertainment system. Play, lounge, or sleep. You can do it all from this great location and beautifully maintained home.
Ideal for families of 12 or less. 8 Adults Maximum
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house rental amenities
- Pool Table - 8' Olhausen
- Hot Tub out the back door
- Deluxe Weber gas BBQ
- Your own private boat dock out the back yard
- Free use of Canoe
- 2 large HDTVs with satellite service in Living Room and Pool Room
- 1 21" HDTV with DVD player for use in any room
- Wii Entertainment System
- Free Hi-speed WiFi
- All linens and kitchen supplies included
activities and attractions in South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe Area
You simply can not find a better location. A boat dock out your backyard, one block to the Key's private beaches on Lake Tahoe, 1/2 block to tennis, one block to private outdoor pool and volleyball court, one block to a year-round indoor pool, biking and hiking trails all around, less than 6 miles to skiing and the nightlife of Nevada casinos, fishing from your backyard or lake, and the the list goes on and on.
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- From $325/nt, $1999/wk US Dollars
- Fall (labor Day-Thanksgiving) - $325/night, $335/wknd night, $2050/Week
- Winter (non-holiday) $415/night, $410/wknd night, $2500/Week
- Spring (May-Memorial Day) $350/night, $365 wknd night, $2200/Week
- Summer (non-holiday) $450/night, $2800/Week, 1 Week minimum
- Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years - $3200/Week, 7 night minimum
- MLK, President's day, Memorial Day, Labor Day - $600/Night, 2 night minimum
- 4th of July - $3000/three nights, $435/night surround holiday
Credit cards accepted: AX,VI,MC,DS.
$69 Damage Protection Plan - $3000 of accidental damage protection
10% city of South Lake Tahoe Occupancy Taxes + $4.50/night TID tax - Permit VHR#004593
$275 cleaning fee
- $75 nonrefundable fee for dog(s) with approval
- Ideal for families of 12 or less, 8 adults maximum
Stu Roberson 415-758-2463
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Top things to do in South Lake Tahoe
- Boating, Sailing, Kayaking, SUP
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- Hiking and Biking
- Kayaking, SUP
- Snow Sledding
- Sun Bathing
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Hartnell Planetarium's Friday Kids Show for the first three weeks in November features "Legend of the Night Skies: Orion." Follow Orion's adventures in classic cartoon style and he battles beasts and wins the heart of the moon goddess. Recommended for PreK through 3rd Grade. Doors open at 5:15 for the 5:30 showing. Reservations available by calling 770-6161. Tickets payable at the door with cash or check only. Three and under admitted free. No showing on November 22nd due to the Thanksgiving holiday. More information...
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Several fire units had to be called out to help battle a mobile home fire Monday morning in Effingham County.
It happened at a home on Noel C Conaway Rd. off Redmond Rd. in Guyton. The fire was in a non-hydrant area. Fire crews were having trouble shuttling water to the scene so 5 units were called out to help battle the blaze.
Fire officials say half of the mobile home has been damaged by flames. No injuries have been reported.
Officials have Noel C blocked off at this time. Drivers should avoid the area.
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COLLIER COUNTY: People who knew a Collier County man said they were shocked after hearing that he was arrested for having pictures and video of underage boys involved in sex acts.
Julio Marin-Rios, 42, was arrested Tuesday morning.
Collier deputies say they got a tip from investigators in Broward County, who traced pornographic pictures to a computer in Rios' home.
Tuesday night we spoke to Rios' boss, who had just hired him Monday. Rios was Bravo International Market's newest produce employee.
"He just started yesterday. We hired him and he did a pretty good job," said Rios' boss Yajdiel Collado.
Collado says Collier County Sheriff's deputies came into the store looking for Rios and towed his car from the parking lot.
"He told one of the managers they were taking him in for questioning," said Collado.
The deputies wanted to question Rios about a tip from the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
An IP address is suspected of posting child pornography to a Google Groups site.
Collier county deputies tracked the IP address to Rios' home computer.
Tuesday, they got a search warrant and found 30 pornographic pictures and videos of boys under the age of 12 engaging in sex acts with adults and alone.
"It's not a good feeling because all of our employees we give calls to pervious employers and background checks," said Collado.
Collado says Rios' background check came back clean.
His neighbors wouldn't talk to us Tuesday night, but did say they are shocked because he lives in this home with his girlfriend and their toddler son.
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9 On Your Side gets action, helping a family with a disabled child.
Louise Buffalo of Chocowinity
came to 9 On Your Side when she couldn't get straps needed to secure her
daughter in their van or the physical therapy equipment a doctor ordered.
Those straps arrived Thursday
after our report aired about what appears to be useless red tape created by East
Carolina Behavioral Health, the MCO serving medical providers in the east.
Buffalo accused ECBH of
ignoring her case, allowing the prescription to expire. She went 18-month trying
to get the equipment that helps her safely transport her disabled daughter to
the doctor.
Buffalo says she thought
this day would never come. "It makes me really happy. I'm really happy for what
she's got."
Shortly after our story
aired last week, ECBH not only called Buffalo to fix the situation, they
actually drove to her house.
Buffalo says she
appreciates they're paying attention finally. But she says, no one with a legitimate
need should ever have to go without doctor's orders simply because of ECBH
"I shouldn't have had
to wait 18 months for this to be able to get done. If I wouldn't have come to you
(WNCT) to get help, I still probably as of today wouldn't have had it."
In addition to the new equipment, Buffalo
says ECBH also provided her family with a new case worker.
We contacted ECBH for comment. They said, "It
is our policy not to discuss specific cases with the media regarding persons
receiving services. Because the family chose to go to the media, we can
only say we are doing everything within our power to address the
situation. "
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As we've reported over the last year our mental health system is in trouble, especially when it comes to the disabled using Medicaid.
Louise Buffalo approached 9 On Your Side about an issue affecting her family for the last 18 months. Buffalo whose daughter is 23 and suffers from cerebral palsy visits her doctors often. Problem is---she is missing a tie strap she needs to be transported. Buffalo requested them in May 2012.
In the event of an accident, they could save Maria's life if she is strapped into the car properly.
"I should have received the tie downs probably no more than 3-4 months after I had her first evaluation." Buffalo said.
Because of the delays, Buffalo went searching for answers. East Carolina Behavioral Health (ECBH) handles those claims and pays the bill. Buffalo gave them the prescription for the tie downs back in 2012 but says they sat on the case coordinator's desk and allowed for it to expire.
"I kept calling and asked what's the problem. And she says the prescriptions ran out. Now we'll have to go back and get prescriptions from the doctor."
Each doctor's visit costs her money her family doesn't have. Buffalo took her complaints about ECBH to the Director of the North Carolina's Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disability, and Substance Abuse Services.
"Part of the things that happen in ECBH are just growing pains I think. Other parts of it are probably design problems that we have. One of them is that we don't have a system that treats the whole person." Dave Richard said.
But buffalo and others don't think "growing pains" is an acceptable response. On Tuesday she and others shared their frustrations at a town hall meeting.
"I feel like so much emphasis is being put on what someone looks like on paper and not what they really are." Kristie Stox said.
"It's double work, inefficiencies, it's lack of professionalism. It's like a doctor that doesn't have bedside manner. They are there to operate and that's it." Kimberly Watkins added.
Our reporting has revealed this is a rampant problem that few will speak up about.
"They are scared, they are scared to come through. They are scared their hours will get cut. They are scared that they won't have help." Watkins said.
But Buffalo is not one of those; she says she's sticking up for those who can't.
9 On Your Side called ECBH to comment on Buffalo's case and to address the accusations. A representative for the company us they can't talk about specific cases. Several employees from ECBH were at Tuesday's town hall.
One of them spoke to Buffalo and said they would look into the issue.
ECBH also released this statement. "If, at any time, someone has a concern about services or an interaction with ECBH staff, we encourage them to register that concern as a grievance. To do so, they may call our toll free number, 1-877-685-2415, and a call center agent will initiate a grievance process. A complaint form is also available on our web site at www.ecbhlme.org. We'll make every effort to resolve the issue as quickly as possible."
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The 10 Best Movies of 2014 (So Far)
Here are the best movies of 2014 so far! (Note: These movies have all been released in theaters and I am not including movies that I saw at film festivals that have not been yet released to the public.)
Here are the best movies of 2014 so far! (Note: These movies have all been released in theaters and I am not including movies that I saw at film festivals that have not been yet released to the public.)
Everyone expected '22 Jump Street' and 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' to open well, but you won't find many people who expected the raunchy R-rated comedy to open bigger than the family friendly animated adventure. But here we are! Both films opened well, but '22 Jump Street,' like the first film, is has taken a hammer to all expectations.
We all know at this point that it's just a matter of time before Channing Tatum plays Gambit in his own 'X-Men' spinoff. We confirmed that Tatum has indeed signed on to play the character he previously said he'd "die to play"
Jonah Hill probably shouldn't have made that bet.
Back when '21 Jump Street' was about to hit theaters, a drunk Hill made a ridiculous bet with an equally drunk Channing Tatum based on the possibility that their movie open over $35 million. The bet? As Hill put it, "I will kiss your tip!" (The tip of what, we'll leave to your very capable imagination.) '21 Jump Street' opened to $36.3 million.
Everyone loves Phil Lord and Chris Miller. The writing-directing team behind 'The LEGO Movie' and this Friday's '22 Jump Street' have directed movies both critically beloved and commercially successful (the former is the highest-rated movie of the year on Rotten Tomatoes and the second-biggest movie of the year in terms of the box office). It's easy to understand why: like their films, these guys are smart, funny and lacking in any kind of cynicism.
Jonah Hill might want to work on his betting skills because he doesn't appear to understand the mechanics of it. The '22 Jump Street' star hit 'Conan' last night, alongside the other half of the burgeoning franchise's all-star comedic duo, Channing Tatum, to share some very weird (and very x-rated) tidbits about a bet the pair made quite awhile ago.
When it was announced that Ivan Reitman was stepping down as the 'Ghostbusters 3' director, many fans (including us) immediately thought of Phil Lord and Chris Miller ('The LEGO Movie') as the ideal replacements. Sure enough, an offer went out to the
Jonah Hill ('Evan Almighty') and Channing Tatum ('G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra') are back as Schmidt and Jenko in the sequel to '21 Jump Street,' titled '22 Jump Street.' Is '22 Jump Street' as funny as the first movie? As a service to you – yes, you – we answer every question that you could possibly have about '22 Jump Street.'
We're looking forward to '22 Jump Street,' because -- though comedy sequels are a tricky business (see for instance 'Anchorman 2') -- the chemistry between Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in the latest clips from the movie looks stronger than ever.
Guillermo may be Jimmy Kimmel's "security guard" and "driver" and "friend," but he also has some big dreams, like usurping the late-night throne from his own boss and host of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' If that involves stealing his jokes, so be it. If that means just taking over the late-night show's air time, fine. If he needs to text high-profile guests to get them on the show, consider it done.


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Updated Dec 7, 2012 - 4:15 pm
Hubner, Sutton named Lindy's All-Americans
Hubner, was named Lindy's third team punter after ranking third in the nation and breaking the school record with 47.1 yards per punt.
The senior punter's 5,013 career punting yards in just two seasons of work ranks second all-time in Arizona State history.
Aside from being honored by Lindy's, Hubner was also an All-Pac-12 second team honoree.
Lindy's is the seventh publication to honor Sutton as an All-American this season, the fifth to name him to the first team.
The junior defensive tackle, who was also named the Pat Tillman Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, was a dominant force the Arizona State defense this season.
Sutton is the first Sun Devil to be named a consensus All-American since kicker Thomas Weber in 2007.
His 1.82 tackles for loss per game ranked fifth in the nation and his average of .95 sacks per game was good enough for 13th.
Hubner and Sutton will conclude their season on December 29 when they take on Navy in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl in San Francisco.
- Arizona State moves up multiple spots in the AP and Coaches' Poll
- Sun Devils preparing for Lobos' triple option
- Former ASU running back Marion Grice released by San Diego Chargers
- Pac Mentality Week 1: Is Cal headed back to relevancy?
- Carl Bradford, Marquis Flowers highlight list of local products who made NFL rosters
- Jeff Van Raaphorst, Sun Devil Football Color Analyst - Friday August 29Doug and Wolf talk to Sun Devil football color analyst Jeff Van Raaphorst.
- Doug Haller, AZCentral Sports - Thursday August 28Doug Haller predicts the Sun Devil offense won't play much after halftime of tonight's game.
- Bickley Blast - Thursday August 28Which Valley football team will win more games this season, the Cardinals or the Sun Devils?
- Larry Scott - Pac-12 commissioner - Wednesday August 27Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott believes the Pac-12 will continue to rise and get stronger.
- Ray Anderson - ASU athletic director - Wednesday August 27ASU Athletic Director Ray Anderson prepares for his first ASU football season.


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We arrived in Ft. Lauderdale at 2:30. Our arrival was later than most people, but we were able to get a direct flight from RDU and avoid the necessity of spending the previous night in Ft. Lauderdale. In baggage claim, we got our bags and wheeled toward the main doors where we were met by very nice people who separated the cruisers into groups according to which ship we would be boarding. One gentleman led us out (this is when wheels on suitcases are a must!) and down the sidewalk to a large bus. Only about 8 of us boarded the Trailways type bus and we were headed to the boarding building. In all, this took maybe 30 minutes. The embarkation/disembarkation building is huge, with lots of agents to handle crowds quickly. Somewhere along the way they took our large suitcases and issued us our golden tickets (debit/credit type cards for ID and charges). We carried our roll-ons with us up a gangplank and onto the ship. We were met by a formally dressed waiter with a choice of Mimosa or juice and waited for the elevator to our cabin.
Upon entering our cabin, we were happily surprised at its size and beautiful decor. The bed was very comfortable and the large flat screen tv, vanity/desk, large leather sofa were welcoming and contemporary. At that moment, we met our favorite thing about our ship, our Stateroom Attendant, Ninfa. He is the nicest, most gentle man with a beautiful smile who, we would learn, could anticipate our every need. He was never intrusive but always available.
We hurried up to Oceanview Cafe to catch the buffet before it closed. At first it was a little overwhelming because there were so many people and so much food. Some of the buffet repeats itself so it can be a little confusing, but provides plenty of access for everyone. After eating, we did a little exploring. We went out to the Pool Bar, where a welcome band was playing and had some drinks. Victor Hooker is a great bar waiter, funny, and a great salesman.
The 2 pools outside were beautiful. We never used them because they were always crowded and in the full sun. We really preferred the Solarium (16+) was great. Quiet, no kids, diffused sunlight. We enjoyed this only 2 days out of the week. Since we live at the beach, we don't feel the need to sunbathe. Later in the day, it would get busy and we would have to go reserve a seat if you wanted one by the pool. The hot tub in the Solarium is a little strange. There is nowhere to put your feet down, so you have to sit Indian-style.
Our only disappointment all week was the Water Package option we signed up for ahead of our cruise. We had bought the Water Package for $14/day per person. Let's just say it needs to be tweaked a little bit. We quickly learned that you have to present your card (understandable) and then wait for the server to print a ticket that you then sign each time you order one, whether at a bar or from a server, even though the ticket says $0. In our opinion, this interrupted the all-inclusive feeling. We asked at Guest Relations and they said that this is primarily for the servers and waiters, because there is an incentive program for the staff to sell the most drinks.
The Water Package states that you can receive an unlimited amount of water. Technically, this is true, although we found it to be misleading. They would only allow 1 water per ticket and it's annoying when you are visiting a port and would like to carry more with you. Although the price for the small bottles ranged from $2.88 to $4.88 (we were erroneously charged, then credited a few times) we doubt that we ever used $14.00 per day each and would recommend you not sign up for this option. We understand that someone could take advantage by ordering 5 or 10 bottles on his package and distributing them, but in truth, he could just visit several bars and do the same. Not sure what the answer is to this issue.
One thing which is nice is they provide a table before the gangway so you may purchase water for excursions. Wondering if they allowed non-Water Package people to purchase more than one bottle. One irony was that they would allow us only one bottle but it could be a large bottle, but not two small ones?
The food was amazing. We ate in the MDR/Epernay 3 evenings, Murano (French) once, and the Tuscan Grille (Italian) twice. The first night Mom recognized Don Diamont (Young & the Restless/Bold & the Beautiful) and his family waiting to enter the dining room. Needless to say she was thrilled and tried not to be intrusive but he insisted he make a pic with her. Turned out he was a guest speaker for the week and was very friendly along with his beautiful wife, Cindy and three of their boys. Mom said that's obviously why they call it a "Celebrity" cruise.
We loved the Tuscan Grille. They have great filets as does the Murano. We ordered the Surf & Turf at the Murano and it was fabulous. The Murano & Tuscan do charge extra ($30 to $50, per) but the food and the service were, what we thought to be, a notch above the regular restaurants. Overall, the food on the ship was amazing everywhere. We never once had a bad experience. The prices for drinks were pretty average for a resort. A 15% gratuity is already added to all the drinks unless you have a drink package. A strawberry daiquiri and a glass of white wine were each $7.87. A Mimosa runs about $6.
It was a little rough the first 2 days, more than I would have expected. I asked around and some that had cruised before said they agreed that it felt a little choppy. There were more of kids on the cruise ship than we expected because of Spring Break and Easter. I met a couple of people my age, but mostly hung with my mom. We loved the gelato (especially the chocolate) and the Sky Lounge (deck 14).


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People have been talking about Joey Logano ever since his mom dropped him off for his very first Sprint Cup race in 2008. He had a hard time adjusting at first and some of the older drivers picked on him. The Busch brothers stomped his lunch bag and made him go bobbing for apples in the toilet and Tony Stewart used to sit on him and give him Indian rope burns. Crew chief and adopted big brother Greg Zipadelli stuck up for him when he could and promised Joey that one day they would make them all sorry.
That day came on
The naysayers starting braying as soon as the rain started to fall with Logano in the lead. Joey Logano didn't win that race; Zippy did. And so on and so forth. While they have a slight point, no one seems to consider the massive learning curve this kid had to contend with. Logano winning at
Logano started racing quarter midgets at the age of 6, an age when most of us are just learning how to eat without getting food in our hair. He was given the nickname "Sliced Bread" by veteran racer Randy LaJoie. The nickname is not a reference to his race, nor is it meant to say he's ordinary. That's "Sliced Bread," as in "best thing since sliced bread." Sprint Cup veteran Mark Martin has been calling Logano "the real deal" since the young driver was 15.
So listen up people: Joey Logano's freshman year is over and he's going to be around for a good, long time. Rest assured we'll stay on top of his story – because we really want to see which hottie he takes to prom.
Logano and his girlfriend Sabrina Simpson posing with Will Smith during the premiere for Seven Pounds.
Logano shows the proper respect for a Nashville Speedway trophy. We understand that Logano is a big fan of Guitar Hero, which might explain why he wouldn't want to be a Guitar Zero.


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Bob McGinn
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In the last in a series of 10 Super Bowl top-10 lists excerpted from "The Ultimate Super Bowl Book," author Bob McGinn identifies the top 10 Super Bowl upsets of all time.
1. Jets over Colts, III: The Packers twice had held serve easily against the AFC, and Don Shula's supposed Colts juggernaut had just demolished Cleveland, 34-0, for the NFL crown. But the Jets had Joe Namath, multiple weapons on offense, and an established, resolute defense. Pro football was never the same after the Colts went down in flames.
2. Giants over Patriots, XLII: With 18 victories in hand, the Patriots needed one more for a perfect season and claim to the title of greatest team ever. Together with Randy Moss and Wes Welker, Tom Brady had rewritten the NFL record books — but the Giants weren't awestruck. Starting fast and finishing strong, the Giants handed Bill Belichick his most disappointing defeat.
3. Patriots over Rams, XXXVI: The Rams appeared to have it all: Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk, "The Greatest Show on Turf," and a rugged defense. But Belichick found ways to disrupt their passing game, and the youthful Brady didn't make mistakes at the end. These aging, modestly talented Patriots epitomized the meaning of team.
4. Chiefs over Vikings, IV: The Chiefs waited three years for a chance to avenge their loss in Super Bowl I. Not only was the emotional edge leaning Kansas City's way, but so was the edge in talent. Steeped in the static concepts of the hide-bound NFL, the Vikings never had a chance.
5. Broncos over Packers, XXXII: Coach Mike Shanahan and his Broncos set the trap for the overconfident Packers, and they fell right in. Denver's blitzing defense consistently beat Brett Favre, and the Packers' defense became too exhausted to stop Terrell Davis or John Elway.
6. Giants over Bills, XXV: Two words: "wide right." Phil Simms was injured and the Giants had struggled mightily late in the season. The Bills had a galaxy of young stars and were coming off a 51-3 demolition of the Raiders. It came down to a 47-yard field goal, and Scott Norwood's kick sailed right.
7. Raiders over Redskins, XVIII: League MVP Joe Theismann and the Redskins had amassed 541 points during the season, a league record that would stand for 15 years. The Raiders, however, could rush and cover with anyone in their era. It was no contest.
8. Colts over Cowboys, V: Five times a division winner, the Cowboys made the Super Bowl for the first time with a dynamite roster in 1970. Duane Thomas' fumble at the goal line opened the door for the aging Colts, and then Jim O'Brien kicked it down.
9. Buccaneers over Raiders, XXXVII: Raiders C Barret Robbins going off on a bender 48 hours before kickoff didn't help. Neither did the horrendous performance of QB Rich Gannon. Still, Tampa Bay's defense was awfully good, and the offense clicked at just the right time.
10. 49ers over Bengals, XVI: The 49ers eventually went on to establish themselves as the "team of the 1980s," but in 1981 their 26-year-old quarterback was in just his first full year as a starter. The 49ers and Joe Montana did just enough in the first half to stave off the talented but mistake-prone Bengals. San Francisco's goal-line stand in the third quarter loomed large.
Bob McGinn, the author of "The Ultimate Super Bowl Book," has covered the Green Bay Packers and the NFL for 30 years, including the last 19 for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He has been Pro Football Weekly's correspondent in Green Bay since the early 1980s. McGinn spent 4½ years interviewing more than 150 head coaches, assistant coaches, players, general managers, scouts and owners, as well as studying tapes of every game, in preparation for writing his book. His objective was to break down why each game was won. "The Ultimate Super Bowl Book," published by MVP Books, is available at mvpbooks.com, Amazon.com and book stores across the country. It contains more than 25 top-10 lists, a comprehensive statistical summary of each game and a list of Super Bowl records.


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Tiki Hartman's life of hula as told through the photographs from her archives.
Tiki was one of the first to perform hula in Japan after World War II, teaching the Japanese musicians how to play Hawaiian music,
one of the first women to perform the fire sword dance, walked on fire, and even twirled fire lighted poi balls.
A Hula Dancer
Flowers in her hair,
Moonlight on her face,
Dancing here and there,
Moving hands with hula grace.
Stories young and old,
Embracing all as they are told,
A hula Dancer is Hawai'i.
Everything that is Hawai'i
can be told by a hula dancer.
Everything that is Hawai'i
was Aunty Tiki to me.
-Keoni Atkinson
Compiled by Randy Magnus, captions by her daughter, Lani Lee.


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Dan Arkush
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Most close team observers seem to agree that Niners second-year CB Chris Culliver is on a fast track for a starting role in 2013.
"Culliver's getting better and better each and every week," Niners FS Donte Whitner said after his DB mate's sterling performance vs. Miami in Week 14 (three passes defensed). "He's playing like a top corner in the National Football League. He's a big guy. He's 6 foot plus, almost 200 pounds. He wants to be physical. He is really starting to study and become a student of the game."
But if Culliver is indeed closing in on a starting CB role, would he replace Carlos Rogers on the left corner or Tarell Brown on the right corner?
"That's a good question," said one team insider. "It's a real competitive situation at cornerback, and the team has been surprisingly good against the pass. I'd say it would probably be Tarell, considering what they're paying Rogers, who has been solid, even though he hasn't been making as many big plays this season."
Culliver, meanwhile, has stood out with highlight-reel efforts on more than a few occasions.
"He's so good down field," the insider said. "He gets isolated in the nickel a lot, and comes through most of the time. He's been really good on third-down plays. He's got great technique and you can just see how much he loves the game. He plays with a real edge."
Added star ILB Patrick Willis: "Yeah, he's a heck of a player. I know right now he comes in in our sub-package, but anytime he's on the field, I think he's going to make a big play or have a big pass breakup or something."


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For perhaps the first time in program history, Colorado College played in a game with neither team drawing a penalty. No record exists to confirm it was not the first.
"Not at the college level but in juniors," CC coach Scott Owens replied when asked if he had been involved in such a game. "It was a pretty clean game. There were a lot of good non-calls."
The referees were C.J. Beaurline and Brad Hunt of the Big Ten.
Wisconsin last played a penalty-free game in 1967.
"There were a couple calls could have been made but the referees were consistent," Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves said. "When you talk to the supervisor of officials, the goal is always consistency and that is what they were this weekend."
Tigers juggle lines against Badgers
Colorado College decided it needed to play more of its older players against No.?15 Wisconsin on Saturday after dressing six of an available seven rookies in Friday's 4-1 nonconference series-opening loss.
"I have been real happy with the play of (freshmen Christian) Heil and (Matt) Hansen," Owens said. "But with Wisconsin having nine seniors we decided we wanted to go a little older."
That experience is one of the reasons the Badgers were the preseason pick to win the inaugural Big Ten hockey title.
Friday's setback was only the third game that the freshmen were held without a point; including the 1-0 loss at Clarkson and the 3-0 home defeat at the hands of New Hampshire.
With Heil and Hansen out as healthy scratches, CC went with four freshmen - Zach Aman, Alex Roos, Sam Rothstein and Jaccob Slavin - in the lineup, down from the seven that played last Saturday against Nebraska-Omaha. One rookie, Gustav Olofsson, was en route to Sweden for World Junior Championship training camp.
Ice chips
UW now leads the series 111-66-9 but has won only seven of the last 24 games dating back to the 2006-07 season. ... Friday's shorthanded goal for Tigers senior Alexander Krushelnyski was the seventh of his career. ... Both first periods were penalty free this weekend. ... Wisconsin has won three games in a row against CC only three times since 1993.


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Overseas Drone Program
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Legal scholar testified on the constitutional issues involved in the targeted killing of American citizens overseas, such as by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone. They discussed how best to take the due process of law into account in a battlefield situation where the enemy may be a U.S. citizen and made recommendations for better oversight of the program either by Congress or the Justice Department. close
*The transcript for this program was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.
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- Chesney, Robert M. Adviser (Former) Department of Justice->Detention Policy Task Force
- Bellinger, John B. III Legal Adviser (Former) Department of State
- Collins, Doug U.S. Representative [R] Georgia
- Conyers, John Jr. U.S. Representative [D] Michigan
- DeSantis, Ron U.S. Representative [R] Florida
- Deutch, Theodore "Ted" E. U.S. Representative [D] Florida
- Franks, Trent U.S. Representative [R] Arizona
- Garcia, Joe U.S. Representative [D] Florida
- Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. U.S. Representative [R] Texas
- Goodlatte, Robert "Bob" U.S. Representative [R] Virginia
- Gowdy, Trey U.S. Representative [R] South Carolina
- King, Steven "Steve" U.S. Representative [R] Iowa
- Lofgren, Zoe U.S. Representative [D] California
- Nadler, Jerrold U.S. Representative [D] New York
- Pierluisi, Pedro R. Resident Commissioner [D] Puerto Rico
- Poe, Ted U.S. Representative [R] Texas
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