Powell and Ridge back national intelligence director
Homeland Security Secretary Ridge and Secretary of State Powell endorsed creating a national intelligence director with budget authority over nonmilitary agencies. They proposed a Cabinet level intelligence council to advise the director, likening it to the military's Joint Chiefs of Staff and urging Congress to act on 9/11 commission reforms.
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Jefferson to receive makeover on new nickels
The U.S. Mint will reveal two designs for redesigned Jefferson nickels to be issued in 2005. The Westward Journey Nickel series honors the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition with a new Jefferson portrait and back designs referencing popular prior motifs.
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End of Assault Weapons Ban Sparks Mixed Reactions in Boise
The expiration of the 10 year federal assault weapons ban on Monday prompts sharp debate. Critics decry renewed access to models like TEC-9s while gun owners and shop owners say the change will have limited practical effect.
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New FDA Lens Implanted To Correct Myopia
A new Artisan Verisyse intraocular lens approved by the FDA offers a permanent implant to treat myopia. The lens serves as an alternative to glasses, contacts, and Lasik surgery, aiming to improve distance vision for nearsighted patients.
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Uranium Airlifted From Uzbekistan To Russia
Twenty four pounds of highly enriched uranium was secretly airlifted from a Tashkent area research reactor to Dmitrovgrad, Russia. The material will be converted to low enriched uranium and is part of a global effort to reduce bomb capable fuel in civilian research facilities. Russia has retrieved HEU from facilities in 17 countries, returning over 100 pounds in the past year.
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FDA approves implanted lens for nearsightedness
The FDA cleared the Artisan implantable lens from Ophtec USA Inc to correct myopia in adults with healthy eyes. It is placed in front of the natural lens and could be available to surgeons within two weeks, with price undecided.
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