Senators Question Iraq Readiness for Sovereignty
The article notes ongoing U S plans to meet the June 30 power handover in Iraq despite rising violence that killed at least 10 service members over the weekend. Senator Lugar questions readiness and possible extension, citing security lapses and unprepared Iraqi police, while White House maintains commitment to a democratic transition and a post transfer U S security presence.
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Democrats face convention planning hurdles in Boston
In Boston the Democratic National Convention faces logistics and political snags 15 months after winning the bid. Security dictated closures of transit centers during July’s four day gathering as Romney critics accused him of trying to derail the event. Union tensions with Mayor Menino and fundraising questions add to the mounting pressures ahead of Sen John Kerry as the presumptive nominee.
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Mountain lions study shows stealth amid human activity
Researchers use $5,000 GPS collars on 20 mountain lions around Cuyamaca Rancho State Park to map nocturnal travel. The UC Davis project, costing about $200,000 yearly, aims to explain how predators approach human spaces while broader incidents in Arizona and California highlight ongoing hunter pressures and population losses.
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Statue of Liberty could have reopened sooner
The Statue of Liberty remained closed since Sept 11 and might have reopened by July if the Liberty Foundation had used its funds rather than raise money. The National Parks Service delayed seeking congressional aid, while the foundation kept a 37.7 million endowment intact.
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Edie Shean-Hammond
National Park Service
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