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Accountant Pleads Guilty in Houston in Fake Insurance Scheme

A third man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to launder money in a scam involving the sale of bogus insurance to a New York tour operator whose boat capsized in 2005 killing 20 elderly tourists, federal officials reported. U.S.Attorney Kenneth …

Houston Black Firefighters Could Get Discrimination Settlement

A more than $300,000 settlement has been proposed for seven black firefighters in Houston who claimed racial discrimination. The measure was scheduled to go before the Houston City Council on Mar. 23. The Houston Chronicle reports seven firefighters passed exams …