His mother, Maria Cruz, said she had noticed a difference in both of her sons because of their involvement in the programs.
The dispersal of World Trade Center companies has forced at least seven of those companies to suspend or cut back their involvement in the program, Mr. Luks said.
Her involvement in the program began when she was 2 or 3, she said, and her mother, Sandy Fallon, invited a young girl from New York, Elizabeth Maldonado, into their home.
His book includes information on its 46 nuclear tests and more than 2,000 Chinese scientists who have had major involvement in the program.
The former Saints defensive end Anthony Hargrove, now with Green Bay, was suspended eight games, and linebacker Scott Fujita, now with Cleveland, was suspended three games for involvement in the program.
Although the Intelligence Committee's review will focus on the C.I.A., investigators will also examine the Justice Department's authorizations for the harsh interrogations as well as White House involvement in the program.
When asked about Mr. McCain's involvement in the program, his campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds gave this statement: "McCainiacs are freedom-loving people that believe our country is strengthened by personal empowerment and individualism.
