NASA criticized for flawed shuttle damage analysis
NASA faced sharp criticism over a flawed debris damage analysis of Columbia. Board chair Harold Gehman Jr. called the model rudimentary and not a safety predictor while former astronaut Sally Ride cited miscommunications blocking access to military photos.
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Stamp prices stay at 37 cents for three years
The House approved a bill to keep U S stamp prices at 37 cents until 2006, allowing the Postal Service to save billions by avoiding pension payments. The Senate had approved the measure, and it now goes to President Bush for signature amid industry concerns over economy and competition.
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Gasoline Prices Expected to Decline Through Summer
Gasoline prices are forecast to fall further to a national average of 1.56 a gallon this summer due to lower oil prices and Iraq war optimism. The Energy Department projects continued declines but warns on uncertainties from Venezuela and Nigerian outputs plus OPEC production shifts.
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House backs ban on conflict diamonds to curb Africa wars
The House approved a bill 419 to 2 to join an international pact banning trade in conflict diamonds. Critics say the measure targets the money, diamonds and weapons fueling African conflicts, with one lawmaker voting present.
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