Bush space goals spark conservative concern in election year
President Bush pushes plan to send Americans to the moon and Mars amid record deficits and war costs. Critics like Stephen Moore question funding while Sen. Joe Lieberman calls Bush’s priorities unrealistic. skeptics doubt space goals gain congressional backing.
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Bush seeks space goals amid budget concerns in election year
The analysis notes President Bush faces budget limits as he pushes space exploration plans and Medicare drug benefits to bolster his re election effort. Critics say the proposals amount to window dressing while supporters stress agenda setting and political advantage.
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Regulators sharpen watch on energy trading after price surge
Regulators from the CFTC and NYMEX said they tightened surveillance of natural gas trading amid volatility and record highs. Traders note subpoenaed phone records as authorities visit the NY trading pit while lawmakers weigh potential manipulation links to recent price spikes driven by weather, supplies, and a weak dollar.
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Remains identified of two Navy fliers from Vietnam crash
The Pentagon says the remains of two U S Navy fliers from a 1973 Vietnam crash have been identified and returned. Lt jg Robert A Clark of North Hollywood Calif is named while the other man’s identity is withheld at his family's request. Their A 46A Intruder from USS Midway was shot down over Ngho An province on January 10 1973 with remains recovered in 1993 1994 and 2002 during field excavations.
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