Bush reinstates overseas abortion aid restrictions policy
On the anniversary of Roe v Wade President Bush signed a memorandum restoring the Mexico City style overseas abortion ban. He reverses Clinton era aid policy and bars U S funding to groups that perform counsel or lobby for abortion abroad. Kate Michelman criticizes the move as targeting women's rights.
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Global warming report warns of stronger future warming
Washington reports the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns of hotter world by 2100 with a 2.5 to 10.4 degree rise. The three year UN panel notes less sulfate cooling and accuses Bush policies of favoring fossil fuels amid climate concerns. Sierra Club critic Dan Becker calls for policy rethink.
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McCain files campaign finance reform measure
Sen John McCain filed legislation to curb money in politics and push for a quick vote though not on President Bushs agenda. Feingold and others back the bill to outlaw large unregulated soft money from corporations unions and individuals and curb issue ads with new protections for nonunion workers.
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Smithsonian visits hit record high in 2000
Smithsonian museums registered 31.1 million visits in 2000, up 9 percent from 1999. About 3 million people visited the National Zoo, part of the Smithsonian complex. Total visits to the Smithsonian galleries, affiliates, traveling exhibits, and the outdoor festival exceeded 70 million, while Smithsonian Web sites drew 24.5 million visits.
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