Canada unveils Maple Leaf immigration photo ID card
Immigration Minister Elinor Caplan announced a new Maple Leaf plastic photo ID for immigrants to curb fraud and enhance border security. The card includes laser imprinting and a magnetic strip, priced near forty dollars, with phased rollout starting June 2002 and full adoption within five years.
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Grassley calls for enforcing five year old international student law
Des Moines Iowa Senator Charles Grassley urges federal action to implement a five year old law collecting information on international students and ensuring visa holders attend their designated colleges. He argues 1996 immigration changes require the Justice Department to work with states, but the INS lacks resources to track expired visas and enforce compliance.
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American Muslim leaders push unity at San Jose conference
More than 500 delegates gathered in San Jose for the American Muslim Alliance convention to forge a unified political agenda. Agha Saeed and Shabbir Safdar urged mobilization to secure equal rights for Muslims, amid post Sept 11 scrutiny and a lack of Muslim representation in national offices.
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Researchers seek to stretch smallpox vaccine supply in study
In Bethesda researchers from four institutions will test diluting the stockpiled smallpox vaccine to one fifth and one tenth doses to expand protection during a bioterror threat. If effective, diluted vaccine could be ready by December, aiding preparation amid renewed concerns. Dr. Anthony Fauci of NIAID funds the trial and notes the undiluted stockpile stands at 15.4 million doses in secret warehouses.
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease
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