New Agency Takes Control of Spy Satellite Operations
Washington reports a new Central Imagery Office has taken charge of what to photograph how to photograph and who sees the results. The agency aims to fix Gulf War image confusion boost efficiency amid shrinking budgets and reduce secrecy around the NRO while maintaining its covert role. William Lackman named first director with CIA oversight and a path to reduce CIA tasks.
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Retired Officers Form Project ALERT to Aid Missing Children
A team of ten retired law enforcement officers from agencies including the FBI Secret Service and police departments will assist local police in finding missing children. Treasury Secretary Brady and Senators D Amato and DeConcini announced Project ALERT at a Washington news conference. The volunteers will work without pay.
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National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
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Senate backs fetal tissue research ending ban
The Senate approved lifting the abortion fetal tissue ban 85 to 12, aligning with a House vote 260 to 148. Supporters cite potential therapies for Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s diabetes and spinal injuries while the Bush administration warns it could encourage abortions. The veto v tion looms as part of a broader bill.
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Bush
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NIH Budget Boosted to 5.4 Billion for Next Year
The Nation approves a 5.4 billion dollar next year allocation for the National Institutes of Health the federal government's principal medical research agency. Several leading pro life senators voted yes including Senator Strom Thurmond who said he opposes abortion but regards this as a research issue and would oppose if it encouraged abortions.
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