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LINKS to News Articles Relevant to Chemical Weapons Disposal:


 

Links posted May 31, 2002

  • Mobile Register

    05/31/02 "AEA calls for ban on burning at Anniston incinerator"

    http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1022836586164370.xml

  • Birmingham News

    05/31/02 "Hubbert: Incinerator poses risk to schools"

    http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1022836642164310.xml

  • Tooele Transcript Bulletin

    05/30/02 "Mayor returns, inspired by Russian sister city"

    http://www.transcriptbulletin.com/mayor.phtml


    Links posted May 30, 2002

  • Terre Haute Tribune-Star

    05/30/02 "More than 700 good VX antidote kits remain; Orders expected to be placed for additional kits"

    http://www.tribstar.com/display/inn_news/news05.txt

  • Anniston Star

    05/30/02 "County leaders meet with firefighters on emergency preparedness issues"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-calhoun-0530-asieckmann-2e29w2736.htm


    Links posted May 29, 2002

  • Anniston Star

    05/29/02 "Surrogate burns to begin today"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-calhoun-0529-mcreamer-2e28w5038.htm


    Links posted May 28, 2002

  • Hermiston Herald

    05/28/02 "Test burns put on hold at depot"

    hh05.28.02a.html

    05/28/02 "Guest Editorial --Letter to Gov. Kitzhaber"

    hh05.28.02.html

  • The Oregonian

    05/28/02 Letters "Incinerating seems unsafe"

    http://www.oregonlive.com/letters/oregonian/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/editorial/102232792677310.xml

  • Tri-City Herald

    05/25/02 "Umatilla Chemical Depot test burns on hold"

    http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/2002/0525/story4.html

  • East Oregonian

    05/26/02 "Itching to burn: Despite missing scheduled start, Army optimistic about getting thumbs-up"

    http://www.eonow.com/news/stories/2002/may/26.shtml

  • Anniston Star

    05/26/02 "Burning questions"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-calhoun-0526-mcreamer-2e25u2029.htm

    05/28/02 Letters "Neutralization" (3rd down)

    http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2002/as-letters-0528-speakout-2e24s0345.htm

  • Defense Environmental Alert

    05/21/02 "Regulators cite laboratory violations at Anniston incinerator"

    dea05.21.02a.html

    05/21/02 "House Authorizers want GAO to examine progress of Chem Demil"

    dea05.21.02b.html

    05/21/02 "Alabama elected officials raise chemical agent safety concerns"

    dea05.21.02c.html

    05/21/02 "NRC Panel backs Army's plan to expedite disposal of VX at Newport"

    dea05.21.02d.html


    Links posted May 24, 2002

  • The Oregonian

    05/24/02 "Umatilla depot runs into delay on initial tests"

    http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1022241797130620.xml

  • Deseret News

    05/24/02 "Sailors exposed to deadly agents; Pentagon finally concedes dangers from 1960s tests"

    http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,405007275,00.html?

    05/23/02 "Dugway security called sloppy"

    http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,405007052,00.html

  • Salt Lake Tribune

    05/24/02 "Utah Still Is Among Top Polluters"

    http://www.sltrib.com/05242002/utah/739537.htm

  • Anniston Star

    05/24/02 "FEMA director may come to Anniston next month"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-calhoun-0524-mcreamer-2e23x4733.htm

  • Terre Haute Tribune-Star

    05/23/02 "Two of three VX antidote kits outdated; Authorities learn 400 packets outdated"

    http://www.tribstar.com/display/inn_news/news07.txt


    Links posted May 23, 2002

  • Tri-City Herald

    05/23/02 "Teachers urge depot burn delay"

    http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/2002/0523/story4.html

  • Anniston Star

    05/23/02 "Large PCB study possible"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-anniston-0523-ebluemink-2e22w1902.htm


    Links posted May 21, 2002

  • Hermiston Herald

    05/21/02 "Panel says protection adequate"

    hh05.21.02a.html

    05/21/02 "Army purchases additional antidote, 200 adult doses to be distributed to Good Shepherd"

    hh05.21.02b.html

  • Tri-City Herald

    05/21/02 "Leaks spotted in tanker trucks bound for depot"

    http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/2002/0521/story3.html


    Links posted May 20, 2002

  • Anniston Star

    05/20/02 Letters "Speak Out ... On staying under budget"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2002/as-editorials-0520-speakout-2e17r0206.htm

  • East Oregonian

    05/17/02 "Army to delay test burns: 'Technical challenges' raise safety concerns"

    http://www.eonow.com/news/stories/2002/may/17.shtml


    Links posted May 17, 2002

  • Tri-City Herald

    05/16/02 "Depot operator fined for violations"

    http://www.umatilladepotnews.com/2002/0516-2.html

  • East Oregonian

    05/16/02 "School's emergency response revisited: Revised estimate won't affect CSEPP evaluation"

    http://www.eonow.com/news/stories/2002/may/16b.shtml

  • United Church of Christ Newsbriefs

    04/20/02 "Justice and Witness Ministries board members witness in opposition to a U.S. Army plan to incinerate tons of neutralized nerve gas near East St. Louis, Illinois"

    http://www.ucc.org/justice/j042002.htm


    Links posted May 16, 2002

  • Tri-City Herald

    05/16/02 "Army issuing nerve agent antidote"

    http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/2002/0516/story4.html

  • The Oregonian

    05/15/02 "Umatilla emergency plan gets panel's OK"

    http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1021475004101080.xml

  • East Oregonian

    05/15/02 "Panel recommends incineration approval: Governor's advisory group satisfied with emergency readiness "

    http://www.eonow.com/news/stories/2002/may/15a.shtml

  • The Berea Citizen

    05/16/02 "Meeting reveals most against incineration"

    bc05.16.02.html

  • The Pinnacle (Berea College, KY)

    05/13/02 "US Army nearing chemical weapons disposal decision; Public sentiment points to incineration alternatives"

    bcp05.13.02.html


    Links posted May 15, 2002

  • Tri-City Herald

    05/15/02 "Panel gives OK to recommend chemical weapons destruction"

    http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/2002/0515/story3.html

  • East Oregonian

    05/14/02 "CSEPP readiness decision to be made"

    eo05.14.02.html

  • Pueblo Chieftain

    05/15/02 "Army to brief press club about mustard destruction"

    http://www.chieftain.com/wednesday/news/index/article/9

  • Anniston Star

    05/15/02 "Indiana stockpile destruction accelerated"

    http://www.tribstar.com/archives/index.inn?loc=detail&doc=/2002/May/14-3983-news04.txt

  • Terre Haute Tribune-Star

    05/14/02 "VX gets official OK for early destruction: Sen. Bayh vows to keep close tabs on project"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-nation-0515-mcreamer-2e14x5041.htm

    05/14/02 "Officials vow to make homeland security top priority"

    http://www.tribstar.com/archives/index.inn?loc=detail&doc=/2002/May/14-3985-news06.txt

    04/29/02 Letters "Mere presence of stored VX is disturbing"

    http://www.tribstar.com/archives/index.inn?loc=detail&doc=/2002/April/29-3283-news08.txt

    03/07/02 "Army testing different VX neutralization"

    http://www.tribstar.com/archives/index.inn?loc=detail&doc=/2002/May/14-3985-news06.txt


    Links posted May 14, 2002

  • Hermiston Herald

    05/14/02 "FEMA remarks catch Army off guard"

    hh05.14.02.html

  • Pine Bluff Commercial

    05/13/02 "House Approves Pine Bluff Arsenal Projects"

    http://www.arkansasnews.com/274897958913710.bsp


    Links posted May 13, 2002

  • Lexington Herald-Leader

    05/13/02 "Worker: Weapons mishandled; She says corners cut at nerve agent plant"

    hl05.13.02.html

  • Birmingham News

    05/12/02 Opinion "Cloudy in Anniston: Ongoing doubts threaten incinerator project"

    http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/opinion/1021195028478748.xml

  • Tri-City Herald

    05/11/02 "FEMA fosters depot uncertainty"

    http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/2002/0511/story1.html

    05/03/02 "Pressured workers mishandled nerve gas, woman says"

    tch05.03.02.html

  • East Oregonian

    05/11/02 "CSEPP drill hailed as success: Leaders caution that there's more work to be done"

    http://www.eonow.com/news/stories/2002/may/11.shtml

    05/03/02 "Incineration critics cite Tooele worker's claims"

    eo05.03.02.html

  • Defense Environment Alert

    05/07/02 "Poll Finds Public Opposes Environmental Exemptions for DoD"

    dea05.07.02a.html

    05/07/02 "Aberdeen Destruction Schedule Slips Due to Funding Constraints"

    dea05.07.02b.html

    05/07/02 "Utah Chemical Incinerator Worker Claims Safety Violations at Plant"

    dea05.07.02c.html


    Links posted May 10, 2002

  • Anniston Star

    05/10/02 "Surprise inspection reveals some infractions at incinerator"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-calhoun-0510-mcreamer-2e09w2732.htm

    05/10/02 Editorials "A shoddy lab"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2002/as-editorials-0510-editorial-2e09t3834.htm

    05/10/02 Editorials " ... and lawsuits"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2002/as-editorials-0510-editorial-2e09t3909.htm

  • Berea Citizen

    05/09/02 "Meeting will address future of chemical stockpiles"

    bc05.09.02a.html

    05/09/02 Letters "Let's get on with chemical weapons destruction..."

    bc05.09.02b.html


    Links posted May 09, 2002

  • Anniston Star

    05/09/02 "Chemical weapons program gets harsh assessments"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-calhoun-0509-mcreamer-2e08v1948.htm

    05/09/02 "More leakers found at Anniston Army Depot"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-calhoun-0509-mcreamer-2e08v4301.htm

  • East Oregonian

    05/08/02 "Disaster teams test skills; Governor's review panel to evaluate success of emergency preparedness drill"

    http://www.eonow.com/news/stories/2002/may/08.shtml

    05/08/02 "County commissioners urge prompt start of incinerator: Resolution forwarded to Gov. John Kitzhaber"

    http://www.eonow.com/news/stories/2002/may/08b.shtml

  • Tooele Transcript Bulletin

    05/07/02 Letters "Motives suspect"

    ttb05.07.02.html


    Links posted May 08, 2002

  • Tooele Transcript Bulletin

    05/07/02 " Burner workers at risk, whistle-blower charges; Employees circulate petition challenging claims"

    http://www.transcriptbulletin.com/petition.phtml

  • Tri-City Herald

    05/08/02 "Chemical depot holds final drill"

    http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/2002/0508/story1.html

  • Birmingham News

    05/08/02 "Governor urged to renew incinerator attack"

    http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/10208496409135166.xml

  • Anniston Star

    05/08/02 "EPA cleans lead from 3 properties"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-anniston-0508-nsolheim-2e07w0804.htm


    Links posted May 07, 2002

  • Hermiston Herald

    05/07/02 "Depot workers unionize"

    hh05.07.02.html

  • Tri-City Herald

    05/07/02 "Hispanics may be ill-prepared for accident"

    http://www.umatilladepotnews.com/2002/0507-2.html

    05/07/02 "Hospital would close doors in emergency"

    http://www.umatilladepotnews.com/2002/0507-4.html

    05/07/02 "Many depot neighbors uneasy"

    http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/2002/0507/story2.html

    05/07/02 "Safe room would keep air clear, expert says"

    http://www.umatilladepotnews.com/2002/0507-3.html


    Links posted May 06, 2002

  • Birmingham News

    05/06/02 "Lead cleanup begins in Anniston Danger by yard: EPA cleanup begins"

    http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1020676510266542.xml

    05/05/02 "Gulf War teaching military lessons"

    http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/10205901312049910.xml

    05/04/02 "U.S. may tell dead Gulf War vets' kin if nerve gas involved"

    http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/news/1020503716153004.xml

  • Kansas City Star

    05/05/02 "Chemical munitions languish in depots; Delays hamper efforts to destroy the toxic stockpiles"

    kcs05.05.02.html

    05/05/02 "Chemical munitions languish in depots; Delays hamper efforts to destroy the toxic stockpiles"

    kcs05.05.02.html

  • Anniston Star

    05/06/02 "Issues remain in quest to burn"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-calhoun-0506-mcreamer-2e06b3805.htm

    05/06/02 Editorials "Safety first"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2002/as-editorials-0506-editorial-2e05q4753.htm


    Links posted May 03, 2002

  • Associated Press

    05/02/02 "Weapons Worker Alleges Corners Cut"

    http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20020502/ap_on_re_us/chemical_weapons_31

  • KUTV (Utah CBS affiliate)

    05/02/02 "Employee Says Workers Pressured to Mishandle Weapons"

    http://kutv.com/topstories/StoryFolder/story_20406411_html

  • Deseret News

    05/03/02 "Nerve-gas corners cut? Critics say Tooele incinerator put workers at risk"

    http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,395007106,00.html?

  • Salt Lake Tribune

    05/03/02 "Incinerator Safety Questioned"

    http://www.sltrib.com/05032002/utah/733642.htm

  • Anniston Star

    05/03/02 "Tooele worker says corners were cut to destroy chemical weapons"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-nation-0503-0-2e02u3100.htm

  • East Oregonian

    05/02/02 "Test burns start looms"

    http://www.eonow.com/news/stories/2002/may/02a.shtml

    05/02/02 "Mustard gas moved to igloos at Depot"

    eo05.02.02.html

  • Pine Bluff Commercial

    05/03/02 "Ammunition Money Approved For Arsenal, Sources Say Army plans to replace assembly lines, remodel plant's building"

    http://www.nwaonline.net/274819093306307.bsp


    Links posted May 02, 2002

  • Anniston Star

    05/02/02 "Army seeks public input on sarin burn"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-calhoun-0502-mcreamer-2e01w3726.htm

    05/02/02 Editorials "Throw them back"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2002/as-editorials-0502-editorial-2e01t4737.htm

    05/02/02 Letters "Speaker's Stand ... On incineration"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2002/as-letters-0502-speakout-2e01t4846.htm

    05/02/02 Letters "PCBs" (3rd letter)

    http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2002/as-letters-0502-speakout-2e01t4954.htm


    Links posted May 01, 2002

  • Anniston Star

    05/01/02 "New Jersey senator questions EPA appointments, handling of Anniston PCB pollution"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-calhoun-0501-ebluemink-2d30x4251.htm

    05/01/02 "Popular fishing locations still have elevated PCB levels"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-localnews-0501-ebluemink-2d30x5217.htm

    05/01/02 Letters "Speaker's Stand É On Alabama Power"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2002/as-letters-0501-speakout-2d30u1917.htm

    05/01/02 "Residents discuss Emory research program"

    http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2002/as-calhoun-0501-0-2d30w3743.htm


    03/26/02 "Army completes destruction of GB agent at Utah site"

    dea03.26.02c.html


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