Congress Faces Budget Impasse as Shutdown Looms
As a potential government shutdown looms within a week, Congress remains split over disaster relief and spending cuts. Senate Democrats block House Republicans’ stopgap bill linking aid with 1.6 billion in cuts, while GOP warns against unchecked debt growth. FEMA funds could run dry if impasse persists.
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Falling satellite slows down delays Earth strike
NASA reports the 6-ton UARS satellite slowed as solar activity waned, delaying the planned re entry. It remains unclear where debris will land with most of the rocket's pieces expected to burn up, though a 500-mile swath could be affected and Washington state remains the lone U.S. holdout.
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Cheng to deliver State of University address at SIU campus
SIU chancellor Cheng plans a State of University address on campus within the next year. She aims to discuss goals like increasing student success while addressing ongoing contract negotiations between the Illinois Education Association unions and the administration. The speech will reflect after a brief tenure and look forward, offering both reflection and forward focus.
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