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Chemistry World May 14, 2013 Emma Stoye	Congress says US needs a science laureate The US could soon have a science laureate to champion the role of science in society. The legislation propsing the appointment has gained support from both Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate.
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2013 Mauldin & Maddron	Medical Office Momentum The Affordable Care Act takes some risk out of healthcare property investment.
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2013 Becker & Campbell	Medicare Tax Concerns How does this new law affect real estate professionals?
National Defense June 2013 Valerie Insinna	Personal Devices Pose Challenge for Defense Department Security The proliferation of smartphones has caused a dramatic shift in how hackers target the Defense Department and its industrial base, cybersecurity company officials said.
National Defense June 2013 Valerie Insinna	Battelle to Upgrade Pickup Trucks for Special Operations The General Services Administration in April awarded Battelle a blanket purchase agreement to strip down commercial trucks and outfit them with armor and a stronger suspension. The company will also upgrade the vehicles' tires and communications systems.
National Defense June 2013 Valerie Insinna	Vendors Faceoff Over Navy Cargo Aircraft The Navy isn't likely to kick off a competition until 2014, but two rival manufacturers are eager to prove that their aircraft is the best option for flying supplies to carrier strike groups.
National Defense June 2013 Lawrence P. Farrell Jr.	Fiscal Fight Takes Toll on Military Readiness During fiscal year 2013, the Defense Department was funded by temporary measures, or continuing resolutions, that put a huge crimp on operations and maintenance spending.
National Defense June 2013 Stew Magnuson	Advocates Tout Small Nuclear Reactors for Military Installations The idea to revive nuclear power on military installations -- and even in forward-operating bases in battle zones -- is being promoted in some quarters.
National Defense June 2013 Sandra I. Erwin	Special Operations Forces in the Market For Global Communications Technology When they deploy to combat zones, special operations troops bring along a multitude of gizmos. Besides basic line-of-sight radios to communicate with their peers, they need devices to connect with other U.S. government agencies and allies.
National Defense June 2013 Dan Parsons	Energy Weapons: The Next Gunpowder? The U.S. military has been investigating and investing in solid-state lasers and other directed energy weapons for half a century. All that work has finally paid off, as the Navy is set to deploy the first laser small enough to fit on a ship.
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