Spaceport dream in New Mexico faces political drift
Longstanding effort to build a commercial spaceport in Las Cruces and at New Mexico State University outlines a history of support from governors, a $132 million appropriation, and ties to Virgin Galactic. Current policy shifts raise questions about private funding and future of Spaceport America as Branson's plans hinge on local tax and state backing.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Las Cruces
New Mexico State University
NMSA
White Sands Missile Range
Garvey Carruthers
Bruce King
Gary Johnson
Bill Richardson
Peter Diamandis
X Prize Foundation
Burt Rutan
Paul Allen
Scaled Composites Company
Spaceship One
Edwards Air Force Base
California
Richard Branson
Virgin Galactic
Scaled Composites
Space
Gov. Richardson
Branson
Richardson
Victoria Principal
Dona Ana County
Martinez
United States
London
United Arab Emirates
Spaceport
New York Times
Spaceport America
Seattle passenger challenges pat down after mastectomy
Editorial recalls Alaska Rep Sharon Cissna declined a Seattle pat down following a mastectomy scar during TSA screening. She chose a ferry to Alaska instead. The piece notes TSA protocols require touching prosthetics or implants and cites a new medical card to help travelers convey medical conditions.
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Seattle
Alaska
Sharon Cissna
Seattle-Tacoma
Cissna
Transportation Security Administration
TSA
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Brinkmanship Delays Government Shutdown For Two Weeks
Congress extends funding for two weeks delaying a shutdown to March 18. Senate leader Reid pledges action while parties trade budget cuts and long term reforms to Medicare and Social Security remain unresolved.
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Congress
House
Senate
Harry Reid
Should Older Adults Take the Shingles Vaccine
Dear Dr. Gott explains that adults 60 and older should receive the shingles vaccine even if they do not recall chickenpox. The CDC supports vaccination regardless of prior infection, with safety studied mainly in 60 plus, and certain groups such as cancer patients, those on chemotherapy or steroids, HIV/AIDS, and pregnant women should avoid it. Common side effects include mild pain swelling or itching at the injection site.
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DR. Gott
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Wisconsin union influence tops lobbying hours in state report
The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board lists the top ten lobbying entities. led by the Wisconsin Education Association Council with 7,239 hours and 1,511,272 dollars. Other heavy spenders include Wisconsin Insurance Alliance and Forest County Potawatomi Community, with substantial hours and funds linked to education, energy, health, and business sectors.
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Wisconsin Education Association Council
Wisconsin Insurance Alliance
Forest County Potawatomi Community
Altria Client Services Inc
Wisconsin Hospital Association
Wisconsin Petrolleum
Military Heights names spelling bee winners 1985-86
The 1985-86 spelling bee at Military Heights Elementary crowned sixth grade winner Jaimie Nichols and fifth grade winner Angela Lucero. Alternates were Jessica Atkins and Jennifer Ledden. Staff Sgt Matthew A. T. Werner of Roswell received the Air Force Commendation Medal, serving as public affairs supervisor with the 51st Tactical Fighter Wing in South Korea.
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Military Heights Elementary
Jaimie Nichols
Ed Nichols
Jessica Atkins
Jackie Atkins
Angela Lucero
Jimmy Lucero
Jennifer Ledden
Marlin
Bates
Matthew A.T. Werner
David J. Werner
Verna B. Werner
Roswell
Werner
51St Tactical Fight Wing
South Korea
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la Tosa
Hotmail
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Editorial
Doonesbury
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Gott
United Media Syndicate
U.S
Wisconsin
Republic
Wisconsin Assembly
Government Accountability Board
Keith Bell Wheele
Chuck
Norris
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