Four ex CIA chiefs oppose releasing torture memos
Four former CIA directors Michael Hayden Porter Goss George Tenet and John Deutch lobbied the White House in March to block or limit the release of Bush era torture memos arguing the move would impair interrogation capabilities and betray agency officers. The memos were released later under Obama after internal debate and White House counsel.
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Panetta
Eric Holder
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SAG and studios reach tentative deal on film and TV production
The Screen Actors Guild and Hollywood studios announce a tentative agreement on a new contract for movie and prime-time TV productions, with leaders endorsing board approval and member ratification after talks began last year and the prior contract expired in June.
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MI5 seeks chief scientific adviser to lead security tech
Britain’s MI5 posts an opening for a chief scientific adviser to head its scientific work. The role focuses on counterterrorism technology, surveillance tools, and responses to chemical, biological, or nuclear threats, with candidates needing world class science credentials and leadership ability.
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EPA Sets New Regulations on Six Greenhouse Gases
The EPA announced plans to use the Clean Air Act to curb greenhouse gas emissions from cars power plants and factories, citing compelling science on climate change and health effects. Critics like House GOP leader John Boehner blasted the move as a backdoor tax and harmful to consumers and the economy.
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John Boehner
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Falls Church Bus Earmark Project Faces Possible Shutdown
A 10 year effort to deploy electric buses in Falls Church, funded by nearly 2 million in congressional earmarks, has fallen short. Buses run on diesel now after failed contractor bids, ridership is half projected, and subsidies reach about 8 dollars per ride, prompting talks of scrapping the system.
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