Greenspan and Summers oppose doubling insured deposits to 200000
Federal Reserve Chair Greenspan and Treasury Secretary Summers oppose raising the bank deposit insurance limit to 200000, calling it a policy mistake and a public risk to the financial system. They testified on regulation legislation for futures markets, while FDIC noted it would weigh the proposal.
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Evidence of surface water on Mars reported by NASA
The Mars Global Surveyor sent data suggesting surface water on Mars. An anonymous NASA source cautions the findings are tentative and pending a Science study, with confirmation needed from further work. If real, water increases life and colonization prospects and could yield rocket fuel and breathable oxygen.
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Auditors urge tougher action on meat plants
Agriculture Department must tighten enforcement of sanitation standards in meat and poultry plants and require more microbial testing. The inspector general says USDA shifted to a science based system four years ago with insufficient oversight, inconsistent penalties, and calls Congress to grant fines to plants.
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North Korea pledges halt to missile tests
The United States welcomed North Korea’s pledge to refrain from long range missiles and to hold high level talks soon. Beeker said Washington looks forward to bilateral missile talks as US sanctions relief facilitates broader discussions. The pledge follows a historic summit last week.
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