Celera Advances in Human Genome Mapping milestone reached
Celera Genomics says it has completed decoding all DNA pieces for a single human being, speeding ahead of the government Human Genome Project. Craig Venter notes the sequence of a male subject is done and a female sequence should follow next week, with assembly to take weeks. Francis Collins of the government project welcomes the development and anticipates public access to the sequence.
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Charge stalls general's rise to deputy inspector general
The two star general Maj. Gen. Larry Smith is blocked from taking the deputy inspector general post after an accusation of sexual harassment by Army Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy. Smith has been at Army Materiel Command in Alexandria since November while the investigation concludes.
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Justice Dept finds no charges over Tripp release
The Justice Department said no criminal charges will be filed over the Pentagon release of Linda Tripp personnel file information to The New Yorker during the Lewinsky episode. Pentagon spokesman Ken Bacon and staffer Clifford Bernath assisted with the inquiry into a potential Privacy Act violation. Bacon’s lawyer said the inquiries were handled as a Freedom of Information Act request.
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Corps reforms placed on hold after Senate concerns
Senate chairs pressured a halt to Army Corps reforms aimed at civilian control and accountability. Army Secretary Louis Caldera postponed restructuring pending Senate review and possible hearings. The changes would shift final decision making on projects to the Army assistant secretary for civil works amid allegations of data manipulation on a billion dollar lock project.
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Confederate flag protest swells at South Carolina Capitol
Hundreds protest at the State house in Columbia after a 120 mile march from Charleston. Gov Hodges urges removal while flag supporters sing Dixie across the Capitol. Mayor Riley reports threats tied to marching with opponents. Senate debate on a bill is scheduled for Wednesday.
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