Army to speed up production of armor
The Army, in talks with Armor Holdings of Jacksonville, seeks faster armor vehicle output. Officials say production could rise by up to 100 vehicles monthly, with the firm flagging earlier capacity limits and aiming to lift rates by February or March. Democrats criticize the delay in boosting output.
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U S cash aided Ukraine opposition via nonparty groups
The Bush administration spent about 465 million over two years to assist Ukrainian opposition organizers and election monitoring groups, funding forums and training through organizations like the Eurasia Foundation, while denying direct grants to political parties. Officials insist funds supported democratic processes, not candidates, as disputes over the November runoff and a December election unfold.
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U.S. democracy aid abroad tops one billion yearly
The State Department spends over 1 billion dollars annually to promote democracy overseas. In fiscal 2004 top recipients besides Afghanistan and Iraq include Serbia at 64.4 million, Egypt 37.0, Jordan 32.0, Colombia 24.0, Indonesia 22.4, and Ukraine 14.0 million.
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Post-Election Scrutiny Grows Over Ohio Voting Flaws
As Electoral College prepares to certify Bush victory concerns rise about voting integrity nationwide. Ohio faces reports of faulty technology overcrowded minority polling places and confusing procedures, prompting calls for investigations by Congress and activists. Prominent figures like John Conyers Jesse Jackson and Tom Vilsack voice demand for federal standards to ensure votes are counted. Ohio Secretary Kenneth Blackwell warns a recount could shift tallies but rejects fraud claims.
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Bush names problem solver as Energy secretary Bodman chosen to lead energy drive
President Bush named Samuel W. Bodman as energy secretary, praising his problem solving and scientific background. The former Fidelity Investments executive will tackle high prices, nuclear waste, and efforts to win congressional approval for Bush’s energy plan, including drilling in Alaska. Bodman replaces Spencer Abraham and faces swift confirmation amid a divided Congress.
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Gene test guides breast cancer chemotherapy decisions
Federal officials cite a 21-gene profiling test from Gazing Health that predicts chemotherapy benefit in early stage, hormone receptor positive breast cancer. In a study of 1,000 women, high risk by the test showed 88 percent 10 year survival without metastasis with chemo vs 60 percent with tamoxifen alone, while low risk showed minimal difference.
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