Infection scare inflames fight against biodefense network

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The accidental infection of three Massachusetts-based Boston University researchers with active strain of tularemia bacterium is raising questions about the US expansion of biodefense laboratories. The handling of the case has caused outrage and stirred opposition to the biodefense lab as the university delayed reporting the incidents to the state health authorities by 12 days, although state law requires that such cases be reported within 24 hours.

Health aspects, Causes of, Influence, Tularemia, Biotechnology laboratories, Laboratory infections

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Congress attacked over species bill

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Conservationists complain about members of Congress misrepresenting science to change the way endangered species are protected in the US. They report that the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is twisted to win passage of a new law that would reduce protection of animals and birds and hope that more scientists would join in the debate.

Administration of Conservation Programs, Endangered Species, Wildlife Protection Programs, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Protection and preservation, Wildlife conservation, United States. Congress, Conservationists

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National park's sale of creationist book draws geologists' ire

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The book sparked a legal review of books on sale in US national parks, 'Grand Canyon: A Different View'. The review is intended to help the National Park Service, to develop a policy for the sale of such material.

Land, mineral, wildlife conservation, Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions, National Parks, National parks and reserves, United States. National Park Service

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