New U.S. Park Police Chief Named

Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Salvatore “Sal” Lauro, the acting deputy chief of the U.S. Park Police, was named the chief on Friday. “His years of professional experience, knowledge of the organization and strong communications skills make him the right person to lead the U.S. Park Police,” said National Park Service director Mary A. Bomar…

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Homeland Security Strips Gov. Blagojevich of Access to Fed Security Info

Slowly authorities will strip the governor of his powers til there’s very little left. By CARYN ROUSSEAU Associated Press Writer CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revoked embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s access to classified federal security information, officials said Friday. The move withdraws the governor’s access to classified information, although Blagojevich spokesman…

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