Libya spill threat looms over chemical weapons drive
CIA Director William Webster told the Senate committee that Libya suffered a serious toxic spill at Rabta, near Tripoli, as it pushes toward large scale mustard gas and nerve agent production. He warned the plant could become a broker for Middle East terrorists and noted West German firms aided its setup. Dole urged sanctions on firms assisting Libya's chemical program.
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Bush security clearance plan faces GOP and rights backlash
A 21 page draft presidential order proposed by the Bush administration would deny security clearances and even jobs without explanation or right of appeal. It would change government wide background investigations and include periodic reinvestigations every five to ten years for top secret and secret clearances. Rep Don Edwards urged Bush not to sign the order saying it could hide erroneous information and undermine national security.
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