Almanac February 20 2025 highlights and facts
Today marks day 51 of 2025 with winter notes. Notable birthdays include Ansel Adams and Trevor Noah. California leads in NASA astronauts. Polyakov’s 437 day Mir mission defined the longest human spaceflight. last quarter moon on February 20.
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Ansel Adams
Robert Altman
Richard Matheson
Sidney Poitier
Nancy Wilson
Patty Hearst
Charles Barkley
Cindy Crawford
Kurt Cobain
Lili Taylor
Trevor Noah
Miles Teller
Rihanna
NASA
Valeri Polyakov
Polyakov
Mir Space Station
The Magic Pot of Money a Washington Fantasy
Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle argues that the so called magic pot of money in federal budgets is a fantasy. She notes that major spending areas like Social Security Medicare Medicaid, defense and interest consume the bulk of the budget and that cutting fraud and waste would face political pushback and practical limits.
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Elon Musk
Washington
Reagan
Musk
Defense
Veteran’s Administration
Government Accountability Office
GAO
Meatspace
Trump
Fraud Patrol
Megan McArdle
Washington Post
Latta silent on security chaos amid audits at key agencies
Samuel Frazier notes Rep. Bob Latta has not spoken on the disruptions tied to Elon Musk led audits causing mass firings and lockouts at essential U.S. agencies. The piece stresses that NNSA oversight hinges on staffing and stability, urging accountability regardless of party. Avon.
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National Nuclear Security Administration
U.S
Bob Latta
Bowling Green
Elon Musk
Latta
Samuel Frazier Avon
Letters to the Editor on sugar, obesity, and trust in leadership
A reader argues sugar addiction drives obesity and calls for clearer guidance. The letter critiques Trump’s reliance on Elon Musk, citing perceived conflicts of interest and Musk's government contracts, questioning the balance of power and national safety.
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Bruce Eldridge Elyria
Donald Trump
Elon Musk
Doge
Musk
Trump
U.S
Tesla
Spacex
Tesla Armored Vehicles
Free World
Auschwitz
Germany
America
Chronicle Telegram letter guidelines and contact details
The Chronicle Telegram outlines letters to the editor rules. Letters must be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full address and phone number for verification with mail fax or email options provided.
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Chronicle-Telegram
the Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Dems Fearful Midterms After Two Senate Retirements
Democrats face uncertainty as Michigan's Gary Peters and Minnesota's Tina Smith announce 2026 retirements, leaving open seats that may not automatically favor the party. The piece weighs implications for the 2026 Senate map, House dynamics, and Trump-era power battles amid a tightening political path for Democrats.
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Michigan
Gary Peters
Minnesota
Tina Smith
Peters
Smith
JD Vance
Chamber
Donald Trump
Elon Musk
U.S
Kentucky
Mitch McConnell
Senate
Trump
House
GOP
Elise Stefanik
United Nations
New York
Florida
Michael Waltz
Matt Gaetz
Stefanik
Texas
al Green
Democrats need Senate control to block Trump cabinet reshuffles
National Review correspondent Kim Geraghty surveys 2026 Senate battlegrounds, noting GOP heavy tilts in deep red states, key races for Collins Tillis Ossoff Shaheen and potential retirements, and the urgency for Democrats to gain Senate control to blunt Trump-era influence.
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Collins
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Thom Tillis
Roy Cooper
Jon Ossoff
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Brian Kemp
Ossoff
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Jeanne Shaheen
D-N.h
Tillis
Shaheen
Punchbowl News
Granite State
Michael Graham
New Hampshire Journal
Democratic Leadership
New Hampshire
House of Representatives
DLCC
Kim Geraghty
National Review
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