Derrick Derrick Urges Bush On NPR At Savannah River
U S Rep Butler Derrick urges President Bush to back the New Production Reactor at Savannah River Plant. He warns the nation faces aging SRP reactors without a new tritium reactor and says immediate government action is essential for national security and citizens safety.
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Tower confirmation hearings probe ethics and fitness for defense post
The defense secretary nominee John Tower faces intense Senate scrutiny over personal conduct and potential ties to defense firms after allegations of drinking and womanizing. The committee seeks clear answers before a vote, amid broader concerns about procurement ethics and Bush administration standards.
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Thought For Today Reflects on Christmas Blues
Thoughtful note quotes Edwin Arlington Robinson reflecting that Christmas has passed and the holiday mood often brings blues despite the joy seen in children worldwide. The author admits mixed feelings yet finds solace in contemplating global happiness.
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Border security concerns rise over Central American influx
Readers note a rising U S concern about border security as political figures warn of potential Castroization of Central America. The FAIR newsletter cites 2000 Central Americans weekly arriving in South Texas seeking asylum while 100000 Nicaraguans have reached Miami. News recalls ongoing social tensions and violence linked to El Salvador and Nicaragua.
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Great Pay Heist Orchestrated as Congressional Pay Fight Escalates
The piece portrays a pay raise controversy on Capitol Hill with senators and representatives reacting to a proposed 50 percent salary increase. It notes figures such as George Washington and contemporary lawmakers like Jim Wright, Jesse Helms, Ted Stevens, and Gordon Humphrey amid polls, ally shifts, and public backlash. The discussion widens to immigration policy and border security, referencing a proposed 200 mile sunken fence and a per-person fee to fund border control, set against wider regional crises in Central America and Latin America.
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