Editorial fallout from Wen Ho Lee case spreads
The case against Wen Ho Lee unravels and sparks a broad backlash as Asian and Asian American scientists withdraw from Los Alamos Sandia and Livermore labs amid fears of racial profiling and harsh security practices. Mediation over bail terms signals legal weakness while broader talent loss worries grow for U S defense research. San Jose Mercury News
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Policy and science clash over national climate assessment
A Dallas Morning News summary critiques the National Assessment of the Regional Impact of Climate Change arguing political calculations shaped the report. It cites model inconsistencies from Canada and Hadley centers, and claims overstatements by authors and alarmist tone. Professor John Christy calls it unobjective.
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Global warming report sparks debate over risks and denial
Washington critics dispute the National Assessment findings showing rising temperatures and stronger storms. The report warns of drought, coastal flooding, and water systems strain while noting potential positive effects. Industry-backed groups challenge the study, as activists urge action and accountability.
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Long shot for the Senate
The piece discusses Georgia's Zell Miller potential Senate vacancy and the Democrats' slim path to regaining Senate and House control in the 2000 election. It weighs party dynamics, fundraising battles, key battlegrounds in New York, Virginia, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, and Michigan, and the impact of small-state dynamics on outcome uncertainty.
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