White House urges end to programs that can make dangerous jobs safer

By Jim Morris

Budget cuts could impair safety in some of the deadliest occupations

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of Washington":

"… ager of the Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center at the University of Washington, told iWatch News. Harrington’s center and the seven others don’t regu …"

Lobbying, old-time politics block legislation on human cloning

By M. Asif Ismail

Bush administration articulates no position

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of Washington":

"… do it."Philip Bereano, a professor of technology and public policy at the University of Washington, agreed. "The industry, of course, wants the least legislation. They didn' …"

"… "There is a very strong pro-research lobby in the United States," said the University of Washington's Bereano. Influential academics from elite universities are the leaders o …"

"… n to embryonic manipulation [which leads to cloning]," said Bereano of the University of Washington.Hayes added that recent advances in stem cell research make it all the mor …"

Despite pledge to curtail corporate earmarks, politicians pursue them

By David Heath

Some members of Congress funnel tax dollars for businesses through universities and nonprofits

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of Washington":

"… iew. Dicks has challenged some of the reporting, as has a spokesman at the University of Washington. More informationThis March, House Appropriations Committee chairman …"

"… ntractor and collaborator as the intended recipient on the project – the University of Washington.The research involves technology identified in the earmark request as a †…"

"… ich the company received a $4.5 million no-bid contract last September.The University of Washington has received $1 million in each of the last two years to provide assistanc …"

"… , through a spokesman, said his intention was for the funding to go to the University of Washington. â€œIntellicheck Mobilisa will not participate in any aspect of this …"

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Congressman, university deny earmark abuse

By David Heath

Rep. Dicks, University of Washington challenge accuracy of report by the Investigative Fund

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of Washington":

"… ederal spending request by U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks is intended solely for the University of Washington — and no money will be shared with business partner Intellicheck Mobilis …"

"… vestigative Fund report that Dicks had sought an earmark for the University of Washington that ultimately would financially benefit Intellicheck Mobilisa and in app …"

"… ription of this year’s request by Dicks to direct federal dollars to the University of Washington. The earmark involves a network of buoys on Puget Sound with a range of ca …"

What's next for Libya? Questions after Gadhafi's death

By iWatch News

His family's wealth is reported in the billions: Many challenges and questions arise after his death

Excerpts from this story referencing "University of Washington":

"… a 40 years ago, and settled down in Seattle teaching microeconomics at the University of Washington. When protests began in Febuary, he returned, and become finance minister …"