NASA involvement in Boeing probe widens report
The Washington Post says the criminal inquiry into whether Boeing used stolen Lockheed Martin documents to win an Air Force contract has expanded to NASA competitions. Former Boeing employee Matthew Jew testified under immunity that Lockheed data influenced several Air Force and NASA bids. The probe also scrutinizes Boeing’s firing of a coworker and follows prior indictments, penalties, and leadership fallout.
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Bush to testify with Cheney before 9 11 commission
President Bush plans most of the questioning time when he and Vice President Cheney meet behind closed doors with the 9 11 commission. The White House says the session will be unrecorded and praised the joint appearance as a way to provide coherent information. Analysts note it could boost Cheney's image as guiding the administration.
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Libyan Leader Gadhafi Visits Europe After 15 Years
Muammar Gadhafi, once deemed highly dangerous, traveled to Europe for the first time in 15 years. He offered business deals and an olive branch while warning the West not to provoke renewed conflict. He said Libya fulfilled its arms duty and that abandoning programs makes Libya an example others should follow.
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Unidentified attackers strike former U.N. office in Damascus
Gunmen attacked a former United Nations Disengagement Observer Force building in a Damascus diplomatic quarter late Tuesday, triggering a battle with police. Two attackers including a policeman and a civilian were killed. the site is near embassies. Syrian ambassador Imad Moustapha said motives are unknown.
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High Court weighs executive privilege in energy task force case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the Cheney energy task force must disclose deliberations from three years ago amid claims that energy industry interests, including Enron, shaped policy. Justices questioned government and public interest groups, with Justice Scalia challenging the breadth of disclosure and affirming executive privilege.
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