National bioterror drill tests Seattle and Chicago response
A five day national drill tests bioterrorism response with a simulated dirty bomb in Seattle and a campus hostage attack at Pacific Lutheran University near Tacoma. The exercise, led by Homeland Security, involves 8500 people from 100 agencies and costs about 16 million dollars.
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Schools Comply With Prayer Law Across States
Federal guidance requires districts to prove no policy stifling student or teacher prayer. With $23 billion in aid at stake, about 42 states have certified their schools follow the law, while delays cite paperwork rather than policy disputes. Prayer is allowed outside class and not initiated by officials.
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FCC proposes eased media ownership rules across markets
FCC staff recommends allowing one company to own TV stations reaching 45 percent of U.S. homes, up from 35 percent, and merging cross ownership rules for newspapers and broadcast outlets. The plan would lift many limits in large and medium markets while imposing tighter limits in small markets with a vote set by June 2.
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