Defining moments or gradual slide into abyss
Opinion piece argues the term defining moment is overused and warns the United States faces a defining moment driven by fiscal strain. It cites New Mexico Rail Runner costs, public employee unions, state deficits, federal unfunded mandates, and Tim Geithner's remarks as signs we must act or risk decline. The piece critiques leadership and calls for restraint and accountability.
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Nuclear power debate heats up after Japan quake and meltdown fears
Editorial notes Japan's earthquake and tsunami raise policy and economic heat on nuclear power. It cites reactor meltdowns at Fukushima and global reassessment by Germany France Canada and others. It discusses U S policy hopes and safety features while urging cautious, subsidy free development.
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Huckabee’s recent gaffes fuel speculation on 2016 bid
In Little Rock, Huckabee faces questions over two radio interview comments about Barack Obama’s boyhood in Kenya. Analysts debate if the misstatements ding his White House ambitions or play to his base as he tours to promote a new book.
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Huckabee's verbal gaffes touch on Hollywood and Indonesia
Doonesbury and Huckabee spar over comments on Indonesia and Hollywood. The Arkansas governor and Fox contributor defends himself as a verbal miscue and 2008-era doubts loom, while experts weigh impact on a possible White House bid.
Goddard High Honors Roll Names 1985 86 Top Students
Goddard High School announces the 1985 86 Honor Roll with students achieving 4.0 GPA or higher. Names include Kent Berryman Carolyn Foster Christine Kelly Alan Konig Nancy Richardson Kerri Scott Stacie Smith Keith Tipton Elizabeth Waldrip Laura Cooper Heather Cutrell Cathy Witt Kimberly Bell and many others.
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Kimberly Bell
Robert Bowles
Heather Collins
Rhonda Craig
Heather Davids
Brandon Dean
Lynn Maley
Deanna Page Nunez
Tony Ortiz
Geoffrey Owens
David Pack
Maghan Stangebye
Chad Tipton
Brett Wilmot
Kimberly Carter
Heather Cochrane
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Stephen Damron
Sheela Nayak
Kristen Norton
Hilary Rutley
Dawn Schmitt
Andy Veitch
Jennifer Wiggins
Sarah Yates
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