NASA denies 1997 shuttle hacker attack claim
NASA officials on Monday rejected reports that a computer hacker attack in 1997 endangered astronauts by disrupting communications with the space shuttle Atlantis. NASA spokesman Bob Jacobs said ground controllers never lost contact with the astronauts.
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Mexico's opposition wins as Fox claims historic victory
President-elect Vicente Fox vows not to fail after a breakthrough win for an opposition candidate in over a century. In Iowa, Governor Tom Vilsack proposes a $10 reimbursement for drivers who buy ethanol blended gasoline, tying relief to promoting the state’s ethanol product.
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Public Access on Cable TV Needs Real Community Involvement
The Daily Intelligencer argues that public access remains weak and calls for dynamic citizen produced programming. It cites contracts with providers, regional planning by leagues of women voters, and stronger role for county government to leverage public rights of way and expand local broadcasts.
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Mineta Set To Become First Asian American Commerce Secretary
President Clinton’s nominee Norm Mineta is poised to take the role of commerce secretary, the first Asian American to hold the post. His brief tenure tops a career including Berkeley education, Army service, mayoralty of San Jose, 21 years in Congress, and reparations advocacy.
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Reading to Children Sparks Healthier Futures
A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reflection praises parental reading programs in Lawrence County led by Dr. Rifaat Bassaly and Dr. Joseph Ciocca. It argues literacy improves health, bonds parent and child, and contrasts science optimism with concerns about language barriers in care. The piece cherishes simple, trusted teaching over tech reliance. DAarnn Cohan
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Nader’s ego trip threatens Gore candidacy and rights
A reader argues Ralph Nader risks derailing Gore by pursuing a personal campaign that may harm abortion rights, the environment, and human rights while potentially reshaping the Supreme Court. The writer credits Nader with consumer gains but calls him inexperienced and egotistical, warning of Bush gains if he runs.
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forgotten black workers helped build the U S Capitol
An African American congressman urges credit for enslaved black laborers who built the Capitol and shaped early American history. He argues for inclusive history recognizing multicolored sacrifice and the shared story of all Americans in the nation's founding.
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