An examination of the impact of genetic engineering on the Pentagon's little-known biological weapons program. The segment explored the thin line separating 'defensive' biological research from that considered 'offensive', which is prohibited by international treaty.
Despite a ban on naval spying without special permission, documents indicate that an informant filed reports to the Navy about the Livermore Action Group.
Clove cigarettes are probably just as harmful as regular cigarettes, CIR's David Weir states that cloves might also be sprayed with dangerous pesticides.
A report on how to improve office workload and design to combat the numerous health problems afflicting clerical workers in the wake of office automation.
A government document reveals some surprising facts about the extent of espionage activities be federal agencies, the US intelligence budget is growing even faster than the Pentagon's, and the largest amount of espionage is conducted by the military.
A government document reveals some surprising facts about the extent of espionage activities be federal agencies, the US intelligence budget is growing even faster than the Pentagon's, and the largest amount of espionage is conducted by the military.
A proposed housing development in eastern Contra Costa County is so close to a chemical factory that even the manager of the plant urged the Planning Commission not to rezone the land and permit the houses to be built there.
The First Amendment is under attack in many ways, both subtle and not: book bannings, libel suits against the press, attempts to undermine the FOIA, and unusually thorough IRS investigations of news outlets critical of the government.
The CIA and ACLU have agreed with Congress to shield CIA 'operational files' from FOIA's release requirements. Democrats and the ACLU say they support the law because it will cover up little significant information. But historians and reporters say it will allow the CIA to classify as 'operational' those documents it wishes to hide.
