In programs involving crime and welfare, the block grants for the states under the House-approved measures would be subject to strict conditions.

They range in tone from lighthearted "caper" stories to darker plots involving organized crime or incarcerated convicts.

While in New Jersey, he was responsible for investigating cases involving white-collar crime, bank robberies, and internal security.

These days, most investigative juries deal with cases involving organized crime, insider trading, labor racketeering and political corruption.

The confidentiality privileges are waived, however, in situations involving crime or fraud.

Methvin had a special interest for stories involving crime, corruption and the Cold War.

Its stories tend to focus on issues involving valley businesses, education and crime.

He thought of the two agents recently killed while investigating a case involving Chinese organized crime.

I also wouldn't care to write any kind of spy or foreign-intrigue stuff with Scudder, or anything involving organized crime in a big way.

That led to descriptions of real-life adventures involving drug addiction and crime.