Bioterror prep struggles eyed in government report
The Partnership for Public Service warns the federal government will struggle to hire and retain biologists physicians and other key staff for bioterror readiness. It cites retirement waves and no agency wide recruitment plan amid rising demand and pay gaps with the private sector. It profiles CDC NIH FDA APHIS and FSIS.
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Rates mixed in Treasury auction
The Treasury sold 17 billion dollars of three month bills at a 0.890 percent discount, up from 0.885. Six month bills totaling 18 billion dollars went at 0.940 percent, down from 0.950. The three month rate was the highest since June 9 and the six month rate the lowest since June 23.
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President Pushes Education Overhaul
President Bush promotes an overhaul of the Head Start program that serves nearly a million three and four year olds in low income families. He and House Republicans seek to let a few states take over Head Start programs run by the federal Health and Human Services Department and blend them with state funded preschools. Critics worry reduced federal role lowers standards and weakens the program’s earth, nutrition and parental involvement goals. Bush advances domestic issues like welfare reform and Medicare while managing foreign policy with Africa and Iraq.
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Teen charged in death plots kept list of bullies
Matthew Lovett an 18 year old from Oaklyn led a plot to kill three teens and fire on others with guns after keeping a list of tormentors since grade school. He and two teens were arrested after attempting a carjacking and held on 1 million dollar bail. Authorities noted potential victims but did not disclose motive.
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Mexican voters demand change after Fox defeats
In Mexico City AP reports President Vicente Fox faced a clear rebuke as voters handed crushing midterm and gubernatorial losses to his party. Fox signaled willingness to work with opposition in Congress and push for consensus while unsure how far he will move from his reform agenda.
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