Ridge steps down as homeland security chief
Tom Ridge announces resignation amid cabinet turnover under President Bush. The former Pennsylvania governor led the Homeland Security Department from January 2003 and presided over six national orange alerts while building a sprawling agency from 22 federal predecessors to fight global terrorism.
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Iraq insurgents show their strength near Fallujah
The article notes Camp Taji moving to a logistics area in Adder and lists Iowa ties to fallen service members Davis, a former Iowa National Guard soldier, and Marine Cpl. Jarrod Maher from Imogene. It cites rising U S deaths in November and Fallujah as a key insurgent stronghold. Analysts say casualties reflect a stronger insurgency with fluctuating combat results.
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Oragenics Eyes Safety Tests For Modified Bacteria On Teeth
Oragenics plans a Phase I safety study with 15 participants and partners to assess transmissibility of a genetically modified oral bacteria. Denture wearers will test elimination by soaking dentures in bleach if needed. If safe, later trials will use a strain that survives without amino acid feeding.
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Bush cabinet resignations prompt major post shuffle
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge becomes the seventh Bush Cabinet member to resign. The six others listed include John Ashcroft, Donald Evans, Rod Paige, Ann Veneman, Colin Powell and Spencer Abraham. Condoleezza Rice is nominated for secretary of state and Alberto Gonzales for attorney general.
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