Unmanned U S plane lost amid Iraq patrols over southern region
A pilotless U S reconnaissance aircraft failed to return from a mission over southern Iraq, with Iraq claiming it shot down the Predator. The loss highlighted the dangers faced by U S and British pilots patrolling Iraqi skies as anti aircraft fire and missiles increase.
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Tax cut drains Social Security reserves sparking deficit fight
A Congressional Budget Office update says the economy and President Bush's tax cuts will require diverting $1 billion from Social Security this year and project small surpluses next year, with $18 billion pulled from Social Security in 2003 and $3 billion in 2004 as programs expand. The report sharpens partisan clashes over a $1.35 trillion tax cut and the dwindling surplus.
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Differences in Projected Surplus and May Forecast
The May forecast shows a larger surplus drop driven by the tax cut and higher interest costs. The changes account for more than 1.7 trillion dollars of the projected surplus reduction.
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NIH Identifies 64 Embryonic Stem Cell Colonies for Research
The NIH announced 64 embryonic stem cell colonies eligible for use in federally funded studies. Ten international labs produced lines from genetically diverse embryos, with four U S labs and other facilities in India, Sweden, Australia, and Israel. Some scientists remain skeptical about quality and scope of benefits.
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