Arming pilots debated after 9 11 terror attacks
Opinion by Tanya Metaksa argues for arming pilots as a defense against terrorists, criticizing FAA restrictions and citing past threats. She asserts trained pilots with guns could save lives, contrasts with anti gun groups, and notes her NRALIA background. The piece also references Mexican candlelight processions and UCLA comments.
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Brady Campaign
Violence Policy Center
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National Rifle Association
Institute For Legislative Action
Nighttime lantern processions glow through city barrios
A vivid description of Christmas Eve processions with angels, lanterns, and torches moving through plazas toward churches for Missa de Gallo. Rose and cream paper lanterns imitate moons and tulips bob along as banners name each church. A New Year message, then notes on family meals and the desire for home cooked food in 2002.
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WIC Nutrition Program
Shafter
Margaret Ramirez Featured Staff at Healthy Start in Shafter
Margaret Ramirez, with Healthy Start for two years, links families in Shafter to services, supported by her deep local roots dating to grandparents Juan and Margarita Rodriguez. The piece highlights her 18 years working with children and families, her activism, and the broad network including Deanna Rodriguez Root and several Kern County officials.
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Shafter Healthy Start
Yvonne
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Shafter Area
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