California seeks bailout in federal loan guarantees
California lawmakers urge the Obama administration to back state bond borrowing with Troubled Asset Relief Program money. Aimed at cutting interest costs and avoiding layoffs, the plan faces concerns over federal exposure and credit risk while California grapples with a $24 billion deficit and a deteriorating fiscal outlook. Governor Schwarzenegger and 15 Democratic House members press for action despite Treasury saying authority isn’t clear.
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Russian capsule blasts off for space station
A Soyuz spacecraft launched from Baikonur on Wednesday carrying Canadian Bob Thirsk Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko and Belgian Frank De Winne bound for the International Space Station. Liftoff occurred at 5 34 a m CDT as reporters and dignitaries watched. The crew will join the six person station team for a temporary six member permanent crew and conduct multiple experiments expanding space research. Canada plans a dozen experiments on weightlessness study while Europe awaits equipment for August shuttle experiments.
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Panda cub born at northern Thailand zoo after artificial insemination
Lin Hui a 7 year old giant panda at Chiang Mai Zoo gave birth Wednesday after artificial insemination on Feb 18 staff reported the cub appeared healthy and cried loudly at birth but officials will check its gender once the cub is a week old due to safety and health concerns.
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Lower gas prices win over emissions in Ipsos survey
Ipsos surveyed 1,266 U S adults May 19 25 on energy and ethanol. Sixty six percent chose lower gasoline prices over reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and 90 percent of ethanol comes from corn. Respondents favored food crop subsidies over ethanol, and energy independence over lower food prices.
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Coastal residents unprepared for hurricanes, poll finds
Sun Sentinel reports a Mason Dixon poll shows more than half of U S coastal residents from Texas to Maine underestimate hurricane risk and lack adequate preparations. Florida ranks slightly better but still shows gaps. The survey of 1100 adults May 6 to 11 notes 16 percent expect government food and shelter after a storm, and 48 percent lack flood insurance with 15 percent unsure if theirs covers flood damage.
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