Gates says Afghan leak caused limited security damage
Defense Secretary Gates in a letter to Sen. Levin cautions the July leak of about 77 000 secret war reports did not yet undermine core national security. He notes most material covers tactical ops and finds no compromised sources, while warning of harm to Afghan partners and potential recruitment effects.
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No Social Security increase for 2011 despite COLA rules
Washington reports no automatic Social Security benefit raise for 2011 as inflation stays below trigger, affecting about 58 million retirees and disabled Americans. House plans a $250 extra payment option, facing Senate opposition, while many struggle with stagnant income and rising costs.
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FDA admits knee device approval was a mistake
The FDA issued a rare mea culpa saying the Menaflex knee implant should not have been approved. It plans to revoke approval for ReGen Biologics device and meet with the company to determine data needed to prove safety amid past outside pressure from New Jersey lawmakers.
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