CIA chief warns Iran Iraq to challenge Bush era
CIA director George Tenet told Congress that Iran and Iraq pose major security threats with nuclear chemical and biological ambitions and Tehran's growing support for terrorism. He highlighted Osama bin Laden's network as the most immediate danger, with terrorism and proliferations seen as top U.S. concerns.
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Productivity gains cap five year growth stretch
Washington AP reports that 2000 ended with the strongest productivity gain since 1983, marking a five year stretch of solid growth. Fourth quarter productivity rose 2.4 percent while 2000 overall surged 4.3 percent, aided by business investment in high tech equipment and steady output per hour.
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FDA advisers say Celebrex offers no stomach safety edge
FDA scientific advisers concluded Celebrex does not provide a meaningful safety advantage over older NSAIDs for stomach ulcers or GI bleeding. The panel’s ruling impacts Pharmacia as FDA warns of repeated promotional activity. Merck's Vioxx faces the same ulcer risk assessment.
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