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National Defense July 2009 Sandra I. Erwin	Memo to Commanders: Less Micromanaging U.S. technological prowess has made it possible to centralize command-and-control functions in the military, to the point that a general sitting at the Pentagon can micromanage a war half a world away.
National Defense July 2009 Sandra I. Erwin	Shipbuilding Plans Shrouded in Secrecy Lawmakers were in an uproar this month over the Navy's decision to not turn in a congressionally mandated report that outlines the service's 30-year ship acquisition forecast.
National Defense July 2009 Sandra I. Erwin	Decline of Military Labs Undermines U.S. Security In recent years, the private sector has been increasingly tasked to carry out research and engineering work that previously had been assigned to Defense Department laboratories.
Popular Mechanics July 2009 Morgan Lord	NASA Builds World's Largest Space Parachute for Martian Landing When the NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover lands on Mars in 2012, it will face a unique obstacle
InternetNews June 10, 2009 Kenneth Corbin	Lawmaker Plans Digital Royalties Probe Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers could be setting the stage for a battle between the traditional entertainment industry and digital media giants like Apple and Amazon.
The Motley Fool June 10, 2009 Elliott Orsillo	Bank Shareholders Unite! Recent congressional action may have stimulated the market, but at what cost to bank stocks?
Popular Mechanics June 9, 2009 Mike Allen	How 35.5 MPG Will Change Our Vehicles and the Way We Drive: Analysis The EPA's role in fuel economy
CIO May 12, 2009 Stephanie Overby	The Truth About Obama's "Tax on Outsourcing" Misconceptions about President Barack Obama's plan to close overseas business tax loopholes abound. CIO.com sets the record straight about the five most common misperceptions.
AskMen.com	Europe Horns In On Mars By 2016, the U.S. may unite with the European Space Agency for future Mars trips - a move that would mark a significant shift for NASA.
Chemistry World June 9, 2009 Rebecca Trager	US speeds visa process for researchers The US government has implemented changes to its visa system that are expected to make it dramatically easier for foreign researchers and graduate students to enter the country to work or attend scientific conferences.
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