Genetic testing curbs inherited diseases and births
The Associated Press reports that wider genetic testing is reducing births of cystic fibrosis Tay-Sachs and other inherited disorders. Prenatal screening cuts severe cystic fibrosis births by about half in one California study as more couples test early and embryos without problem genes are used.
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Wendy Chung
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Obama Grants Loan Guarantee for Two Vogtle Reactors
President Obama announced an $8.33 billion nuclear loan guarantee to Georgia Power a unit of Southern Co for two new reactors at Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro Georgia. The project aims to create 800 permanent jobs and power 1.4 million people while cutting emissions by 16 million tons annually.
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Barack Obama
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Audit finds millions wasted on census activities
The Census Bureau faces an inspector general audit citing millions wasted on paying nonproductive temporary workers and travel overcharges as it heads toward the 2010 population count. Investigators approve 133 million in ad spending including 2.5 million for Super Bowl spots but urge tighter cost controls to avoid exceeding a 15 billion overall price tag.
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Census Bureau
Associated Press
Commerce Department
Todd Zinser
U.S
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