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Presents United States political news briefs as of October 18, 1999. Views of Republican presidential candidate Alan Keyes on electioneering; Repairs needed on a home purchased by United States President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary in Chappaqua, New York; Dangers of Americans in the Balkans.

Presents political news briefs for the United States as of October 4, 1999. The Clintons' costs for home furnishings for their New York house; Costs of President Clinton's trips to Africa, Chile and China; Prospects of a reorganization of the US Army by chief of staff General Eric Shinseki; Others.

Mentions United States news items for September 13, 1999. Independent Senator Bob Smith's presidential campaign; Campaign activities of Pat Buchanan, George W. Bush and Steve Forbes; Allegations of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's marital infidelity; US efforts to find remains of Americans missing in action from the Vietnam War in Laos; US investigation of Russian organized crime; Other items.

Discusses the United States' history of diplomacy with North Korea, in light of Korea's development of a long-range missile, known as Taepo-dong 2. Range and implications of the missile; Reaction to the last missile test performed by North Korea; Diplomacy in the form of bribery by the US, Japan, South Korea and China; Role of aid to North Korea in diplomacy; Outlook for further aid.

Presents news about politicians and political campaigns in the United States as of June 7, 1999. Plans of Hillary Rodham Clinton regarding a move to New York and her prospective Senate campaign; Plans to raise money by Rosie O'Donnell in support of Elizabeth Dole's campaign; Pressure felt by George W. Bush to state his views on compassionate conservatism; Doubts over victory in Kosovo.

Presents several brief news articles for May 17, 1999. Pets owned by United States presidential candidates, including Ohio Republican John Kasich; Blame for the death of Medicare reform on Congressional Democrats; Book about Hillary Rodham Clinton by Barbara Olson.

Examines developments in technology relevant to molecular engineering. Forecasts concerning the future world of nanotechnology; Comments from Rick Smalley, director of Rice University's Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology; 1997 signs of things to come; An explanation of MEMS, or micro-electro-mechanical systems, and their applications; Sensors; The function of MEMS in uniting the digital and analog; Nanoscale robots; K. Eric Drexler and Chris Peterson; Discoveries in the field.

Spotlights interactive video arcades. Vertical Reality, an interactive game designed by Steven Spielberg; Sega GameWorks, a high-tech playland and nightclub opening March 15, 1997 in Seattle; Other such ventures from XS, Virtual World, and Dave & Busters; The future of such playlands/nightclubs.

Points to poor management and lack of planning as the reasons why, despite enormous increases in spending, technology has not revolutionized American education. Educators not knowing how to best employ the technology in a classroom setting; Lack of teacher training and staff development; Technology changing so quickly that schools are purchasing equipment that quickly becomes obsolete; Questions parents should ask about computers at their children's schools.

Reports that after the dullest term in years, the US Supreme Court demonstrated in its final fortnight what a potent right-wing force it has become. Decision last Monday in a racial-gerrymandering case brought in North Carolina; Ruling that carving out legislative districts solely to elect more blacks might violate the constitutional rights of white voters; Details; The 5-4 vote; Justice David Souter's tack to port; Other justices.

Questions whether the verdict will differ in the second trial of the cops who beat Rodney King. Image still burns in the nation's memory; Amateur footage on a videotape; Officers were acquitted in the first trial; Riots in Los Angeles that followed; Case will now be heard in federal court; Violation of federal civil-rights law which bars government officials from depriving anyone of his constitutional rights; What the jury will have to be convinced of.

Presents news briefs related to Washington, D.C. Issue of municipal bonds to help finance the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas; Visit of Israel minister of internal security, Avigdor Kahalani to the United States-Mexican border; Efforts of the Christian Coalition to mobilize voters to back the proposed Religious Freedom Amendment; Others.

Focuses on a program of initiatives to be presented by White House officials in the United States. Mention of a campaign against drunk driving, Possible incentives for states to lower legal blood-alcohol standards.

Informs that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) believes that most of the two million dollars the Chinese allegedly spent to increase their influence, involving political fund-raising in the United States, went to legal activities. Republican Senator Fred Thompson's news that his Senate committee had uncovered evidence of China's plan to subvert the election process; Why China's efforts to influence the political system are probably not unique.

Discusses the ongoing controversy between Democrats and Republicans over the investigation of Democratic campaign scandals in the United States. The threat to boycott the hearings; The objections that are being raised.

Presents several brief news articles for September 28, 1998. Possible presidential or vice presidential candidacy for Elizabeth Dole; Resignation of Kathleen McGinty as chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality; Unionization of uniformed Secret Service officers; More.

Offers news briefs related to Washington, D.C. Desire of the Pentagon to conduct war games to analyze various homeland defense scenarios; Desire of President Bill Clinton to golf at Ballybunion in Ireland; Public-relations handiwork during President Clinton's nine-day trip to China; Other news.

Presents numerous brief news articles for July 20, 1998. Maryland criminal investigation into the secret telephone recordings of Linda Tripp; Private liability insurance bought by CIA case officers; Senate hearings on Swiss bank payments to the families of Holocaust victims; More.

Presents several brief news articles for the week of June 8, 1998. Proposal by United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright that the National Basketball Association (NBA) televise games in Bosnia; Tie between animal abuse and juvenile crime; Expenditures by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr and his targets; More.

Offers Washington-related news briefs. Possibility that Whitewater Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr may report to Congress; Reaction to Representative Jim Leach's decision to join Democrats in reviving campaign-finance bills; Return to the United States of Ayyaz Baluch, an agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration, who was jailed by Pakistan; Other news.

Offers news briefs related to Washington, D.C. Speculation on the possible resignation of Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin; Political aspirations of Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson; Support for the proposed merger of the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers which appears to be waning; White House fiscal requests to fight terrorism; Other issues.

Reports the criticism surrounding the US Defense Department's role in domestic disaster training from civilian agencies. The conflict over lines of authority between officials of the Defense and local authorities; The investigation into coordination of the training.

The author offers observations on Dennis Kozlowski, the former chief executive officer of industrial conglomerate Tyco, who is serving up to 24 years in prison. The author argues that if greed alone were grounds for imprisonment, much of Wall Street would be in jail. He questions whether Kozlowski was unfairly demonized as opposed to the corporate leaders who nearly took down the international economy in 2008.

In this article the author discusses the impact of bias toward African American biomedical researchers and individuals whose ideas are unconventional by officials at the U.S. National Institutes of Health. He notes a studied published in "Science" that found research proposals from African Americans received less funding that proposals from white applicants and argues that NIH's review process is structured to promote bias.

The article focuses on the shortage of qualified school superintendents in the U.S. in 2011. The author discusses how U.S. school districts have turned to consultants and search firms while trying to find candidates. It is noted how some qualified principals and teachers do not want to give up their tenure to take on the responsibilities of a superintendent.

The article presents the author's opinion on education in the U.S. Federal programs such as Race to the Top and the No Child Left Behind act of 2001 are discussed. The author believes that education reform must start on a local level. Efforts made by U.S. president Barack Obama to improve the quality of education are reviewed.

The article questions assumptions about U.S. charter schools implicit in the movie "Waiting for Superman." The author points out that applicants to charter schools have a level of academic motivation that contributes to success regardless of whether they gain admission. He thinks the best way to evaluate charters is to draw their enrollment from a pool of all eligible students, not just a self-selected group of applicants.

The article discusses regulations on for-profit colleges announced by the U.S. Department of Education under the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. Such institutions could find themselves disqualified to receive federal funding if 35% or more of their former students are delinquent in repaying the principal on their student loans.

The article discusses why so few U.S. college students major in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). According to the article, the Aerospace Industries Association has determined that for every doctoral degree earned in the physical sciences, 50 students graduate with a Master's of Business Administration Degree. The difficulty of universities finding STEM teachers and U.S. President Barack Obama's emphasis on STEM education are discussed.

The article examines why some "second tier" colleges and universities in the U.S. are able to charge tuition similar to that of top-ranked schools. Tuition is comparable at Harvard University and the University of Richmond, for instance. The author believes part of the reason is that demand exceeds supply for college admissions.

Provides information on several restaurants in Silicon Valley, California. Wild Hare Restaurant in Menlo Park; The Basin restaurant in Saratoga; Peninsula Fountain Grill in Palo Alto.

This article discusses a policy adopted by the standardized achievement test organization the College Board in regards to its Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) that allows students to withhold low scores from the universities to which they are applying. Called Score Choice, the policy has been met with controversy because of a loophole that allows admissions offices to request all scores.

The article focuses on former U.S. Vice President Al Gore's accomplishments with helping out the environment and as a business investor. Gore is the senior adviser to Google, a board member at Apple and is a chair to the Alliance for Climate Protection. Information about Gore's earnings and investments is also discussed.

The article focuses on assistant general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kim Ng, one of "Newsweek's" people to watch in 2007. Ng is in a position to become the first female general manager in a major U.S. sport and an Asian-American pioneer. Known for her salary arbitrations, she started as an intern with the Chicago White Sox before working with the New York Yankees and moved on with the L.A. Dodgers. Details are given concerning racial discrimination.

The article focuses on U.S. presidential candidate, and outgoing Iowa governor, Tom Vilsack. Vilsack's top issue is energy independence. He is expected to face Senators Hillary Rodham-Clinton and Barack Obama in the 2008 campaign. Vilsack allegedly cited God's endorsement in his church bulletin. It is reported that many evangelical ministers are preaching energy security in response to former Vice President Al Gore's documentary film "An Inconvenient Truth."

The article discusses several recent events in politics, including Democrats and Republicans urging President George W. Bush to push for a diplomatic solution to the war in Iraq. Arguments are made for the claim the that independent voters now hold the balance of power in American politics. The rapid increase in recruiting at the Central Intelligence Agency is also discussed.

The article discusses singer Pat Boone's trip to Washington, D.C., for his first ever address to the conservative Heritage Foundation. Boone, a long-time financial supporter of the group, plans to push his memoir, "Pat Boone's America: 50 years," and lobby Congress in favor of a flag-desecration ban and higher obscenity fines. Boone's intention to visit with friends such as Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Utah Senator Orrin Hatch.

The author contemplates if North Korea's Kim Jung Il would sell nuclear weapons. The country leads an isolated existence and would welcome foreign exchange. Drug smuggling and trafficking are extensive along with currency and brand counterfeiting. United States officials are concerned that nuclear materials may now be traded.

The article reports on the Hewlett-Packard (HP) spying case. California Attorney General Bill Lockyer claims criminal charges against the corporation are forthcoming. HP is under investigation for allegedly spying on board members. Tom Perkins, the former HP director who brought the spying to public attention, said he has no desire to return to HP or to bring a lawsuit against the company for hacking his personal phone records.

The article presents a selection of news items. Democrats are planning to use the anniversaries of 2005 Hurricane Katrina and September 11, 2001 to argue that U.S. President George W. Bush is a failure. The new group Vets for Freedom has decided to back Senator Joe Lieberman in his presidential race. The foiling of the British terrorist plot in which liquids were to be used to blow up planes headed to the U.S. has not raised President Bush's job approval rating.

The article discusses three graduates of the CIA's class of 1985 who have been recently in the news. They include Valerie Plame, the former agent whose outing is under investigation, Larry Johnson, a terrorism expert and critic of George W. Bush, and Jim Marcinkowski, a Democratic candidate for a congressional seat representing Michigan's Eighth District.

This article presents news briefs on U.S. politics. Republicans fret that President George W. Bush does not realize the depth of his problems with Congress. Activists in the Republican Party state that losing the 2006 elections would not be bad, as it will show voters the deficiencies of the Democrats. George W. Bush's interaction with autistic student Jason McElwain made the president seem warm and likeable. Treasury officials fighting terrorism are to attend a conference in Egypt on money-laundering.

This article presents an interview with Steven Aftergood, the Director of the Project on American Secrecy. Aftergood discusses the rise in secrecy within the U.S. government after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as the U.S. President George W. Bush administration's penchant for privately conducting business. Increased secrecy within the government also stems from one-party control of both the executive and legislative branches. Aftergood claims that freedom of information is essential for public health and safety.

This article offers political news briefs for the United States. Democratic strategists feel that U.S. President George W. Bush is redirecting focus from his ordering of warrantless surveillance of suspected terrorists by rallying support for the war on terrorism. A congressional budget task is likely to be created in response to the high federal budget deficit. Lewis Libby, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff, told a grand jury he was authorized to disclose sensitive intelligence information to the press that defended U.S. President George Bush's decision to invade Iraq. INSET: WHITE HOUSE MOMENT.

The article reports that U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza is focusing her attention on budget and management issues at the State Department after setting records for worldwide travel during her first year in office. It is suggested that Rice is personally figuring out how to staff dangerous embassies in Baghdad, Iraq and Kabul, Afghanistan. According to the author, Rice is also reworking how U.S. diplomats are assigned to foreign posts. Comments from an unnamed aide to Rice are included.

The article looks at how several reports containing criticisms related to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have been withheld from the CIA's Center for the Study of Intelligence website. According to the author, the Center for the Study of Intelligence is known for its openness. Details of the reports are reviewed. The reports are reportedly available through the CIA's public-affairs office.

The article looks at United States Representative John Dingell. Dingell has served over 50 years in the House of Representatives. His speech is very colorful. Dingell makes comments that are full of meaning. The article presents some quotations of Dingell's.

The article offers news briefs related to politics in the United States. A public opinion poll found that President George W. Bush's approval rating has risen with the public's confidence in the economy. Bush is planning to campaign for Republican candidates in 2006. A top al Qaeda terrorist, Abu Hamza Rabia, was killed.