End of an era as NASA’s shuttle program nears final flights
Baytown native Chris Buckner reflects on NASA’s Mercury to Shuttle era, recalling John Young, Bob Crippen, Gus Grissom, Ellison Onizuka, and the Columbia disaster. He laments politics over science, praises NASA achievements, and questions current national space aims and funding.
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Quotation On Budget Cuts Averts Two-Week Shutdown
Quotes from Jay Carney and John Boehner reflect debate over a $4 billion two week budget cut and possible $8 billion over four to five weeks. Carney says progress depended on timing, Boehner notes being forced to act.
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March 2 in history highlights major global events
On March 2 various milestones marked the year: Texas declares independence in 1836, Pioneer 10 launches in 1972, CDs debut in 1983 outside Japan, CFC ban agreements in 1989, Mandela becomes deputy president of the ANC in 1990, Gulf War battles end in 1991, Galileo reports Europa's ocean in 1998, Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan begins in 2002, and the Ashoura Massacre in Iraq in 2004.
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Congress must reject the welfare and warfare state
Dr. Ron Paul argues against HR 1 and a continuing resolution, asserting it fails to meaningfully cut real federal spending. He contends the $99 billion figure is misleading, reduces only $66 billion from last year, and that conservatives must also address domestic welfare programs. He calls for phasing out the welfare state and restoring constitutional government and a free economy.
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Baytown Sun Letters Policy And Contact Details
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters to Carla Torres with postal, fax, or email options. Submissions reflect individual views and may be edited. Delivery times and redelivery contacts are listed, with office hours for circulation and staff credits for JANIE GRAY.
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