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Date Added: July 07, 2008 01:40:05 PM
John JohnsonLos Angeles Times PASADENA — A group of scientists, joined by a member of Congress, used the 100th anniversary of the Tunguska asteroid event this week to draw attention to their belief that the United States is not doing enough to defend the planet against the dangers posed by near-Earth objects.

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