US seeks treaty exemption for antimissile system
A White House memo argues the Army Theater High Altitude Area Defense could theoretically counter long-range missiles, violating the 1972 ABM Treaty. The Clinton administration plans no full U.S. national defense or partial missile shield, and will seek ABM changes only if Thaad does not breach the treaty. The memo notes testing will start in about two years with limited capabilities.
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Wake-up call on U S water as cryptosporidium threat hits Potomac
Washington and Virginia suburbs faced a boil-water advisory for about one million people amid tests for cryptosporidium in treated Potomac water. Officials warned the parasite can cause diarrhea and cramps, with no outbreaks yet. Environmental leaders called for stronger water protections and Clean Water Act support. Kim Miller of CH2M-Hill noted the Dalecarlin plant ranks among the nation’s best.
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