Democrats push budget blueprint to passage in House
The House approved a 2.9 trillion budget blueprint promising a surplus in five years by allowing sunset of Bush tax cuts. It would raise spending for Pentagon and domestic programs while delaying decisions on Medicare and other benefits. Senate plans diverge on surplus prospects.
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Lisbon votes on XXX domain for graphic sites sparks concern
Global advisers warn that creating an XXX Web address could push ICANN into content regulation, risking its technical mandate. The GAC, echoing Canadian caution, weighs a board vote in a weeklong ICANN meeting. Outcome options include approval, outright rejection, or a revised proposal.
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Debris Cloud From Chinese Test Angers Agencies
Chinese missile test in January shattered the Fengyun-10 weather satellite, adding more than 1,500 large debris pieces and potentially threatening weather and communications satellites. Debris speeds reach about 17,400 mph, with 1 cm and larger counts estimated around 35,000 and total particles possibly 2 million. Agencies worry about future collisions with orbiting assets and the International Space Station.
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