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GAO analyst says cost overruns, delays continue to plague F-35 program

added on 2010-03-12 04:31:09 (Washington Post - Politics)

A congressional auditor said Thursday that the Joint Strike Fighter, the Pentagon's most expensive weapons program, "continues to struggle with increased costs and slowed progress," leading to "substantial risk" that the defense contractor will not be able to build the jet on time or deliver as many aircraft as expected. ...more.

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Handcuffs asylum use criticised

added on 2010-03-12 04:30:59 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)

The use of handcuffs by immigration, escort and security staff to restrain asylum seekers is criticised in a report. ...more.

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Thailand braces for mass protests

added on 2010-03-12 04:30:48 (BBC News - News Front Page)

Thailand mobilises thousands of troops ahead of mass rallies by planned supporters of ousted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra. ...more.

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New York agrees 9/11 dust payout

added on 2010-03-12 04:30:47 (BBC News - News Front Page)

New York City agrees to pay up to $657m (£437m) to thousands of rescue and clean-up workers at the 9/11 attacks site. ...more.

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Warning on public sector pensions

added on 2010-03-12 04:01:00 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)

The amount of money paid as public sector pensions could more than triple in the next 50 years, says the National Audit Office. ...more.

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Rove 'proud' of US waterboarding

added on 2010-03-12 04:00:48 (BBC News - News Front Page)

Former US President George W Bush's advisor, Karl Rove, says he is proud of waterboarding as he believes it prevented attacks. ...more.

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Fast food in tomato famine

added on 2010-03-12 04:00:39 (CNN - Top Stories)

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Private companies, lobbyists seek to differentiate worthy projects from earmark requests

added on 2010-03-12 03:31:12 (Washington Post - Politics)

As lawmakers imposed another restriction Thursday on congressional earmarks, private companies and lobbyists defended their work in securing federal money for what they deemed worthy projects. ...more.

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