Number	18060
Subject	Weapons
Source	National Journal
State	DC
Year	2001
Publication Date	August 11
Summary	The National Journal investigates "how Sen. Bob Smith of New Hampshire has single-handedly pushed an anti-satellite weapon that the army really doesn't want." The story sheds light on the political battles surrounding "the KE-ASAT - short for kinetic energy anti-satellite weapon." The article reports "one of those Washington wars" with "all the essential elements: a crusading lawmaker, a futuristic Pentagon defense contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars, a grand jury investigation into possible misuse of government funds, inside informants, and, yes, even an accusation of sexual harassment."
Category	General
Pages	5
Keywords	politics;legislature;army;tax money;space;defense;technology;misappropriation of funds
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