NEWS & ANALYSIS

Sounding the Alarm on Dust Explosions

Companies that produce ignitable chemical dust must do more to prevent deadly explosions like the one at an Imperial Sugar Company plant in Georgia in February, says a member of the government's chemical safety board.

Oklahoma Bill Allows Concealed Weapons on Campus

A law passed by the Oklahoma State House yesterday allows people with training to carry concealed weapons on college campuses.

Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Restricting Use of State Secrets Privilege

At a recent Senate hearing witnesses discussed proposed legislation that would subject assertions of state secrets privilege to judicial review.

Whistleblower Protection Passes Senate

Senate passage could lead to the first expansion of whistleblower rights since 1989.

White House Makes Case Against House FISA Bill

The White House has put out a fact sheet laying out point by point why it opposes the House bill on FISA restrictions.