Army contract flaws cited in Iraq food service program
Congressional GAO findings accuse the Army of botched planning and contractor management in the multibillion dollar Iraq support contract with Halliburton. Investigations probe overcharges for fuel and meals, and possible bribes as Democrats fault high fuel costs at 2.68 per gallon versus 1.57 by the government.
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Defense chief denies plan to extend mobilization
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said there is no plan to extend National Guard mobilizations beyond 24 months though officials indicate Arkansas Guardsmen in Iraq may be affected. Gen. Schoomaker said a decision is in progress and up to Rumsfeld, with about 450 Arkansas guardsmen potentially impacted.
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Bush signs Project BioShield to combat bioterrorism
President Bush signed Project BioShield to accelerate research and stockpiling of vaccines and antidotes for chemical and germ weapons. The law offers incentives to industry, speeds up approvals, and allows emergency distribution before FDA clearance, as bioterror threats rise.
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