Accuracy in Reporting

["Vernig, Peter G." <Peter.Vernig@MED.VA.GOV>]

Group,



this isn't strictly speaking a radiation issue but as accuracy in reporting

of radiation issues is often discussed this just struck me as well...



It is from today's, on line issue of USA Today,



"Iraqi general Ali Hassan al-Majid, nicknamed "Chemical Ali" for his

repeated use of outlawed biological warfare, has been captured and is in

American hands, the U.S. Central Command said Thursday."  Italics and bold

added.

Now my understanding has always been that it was chemical warfare that had

been documented to have been used by the Iraqi military, thus the name

"Chemical Ali".  I wonder if the goof was USA Today's or Central Commands?





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represent those of the Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System, The

Department of Veterans Affairs, or the United States Government.



Peter G. Vernig

Radiation Safety Officer, VA Medical Center 1055 Clermont St. Denver, CO

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excellent or praiseworthy, let your mind dwell on these things."

Paul of Tarsus



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