Moving to one dollar coins eyed to cut costs
Fort Worth Texas report notes a congressional proposal to replace the dollar bill with a one dollar coin potentially saving up to 4.4 billion dollars over 30 years. Experts cite coin longevity and ongoing fiscal debate as officials point to similar savings in Canada.
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Scientists aim to build a better Christmas tree in Washington
In Payallup, Washington, researchers led by Gary Chastagner use tissue analysis from conifers to improve Christmas tree breeding. Katie Coats extracts samples at a field lab near Mount Rainier while a $1.3 million USDA grant backs genetic work to explain why some trees grow better, with aims to reduce consumer frustration and promote natural trees over artificial ones.
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Hug a Teacher Today Sign Spurs New View of Educators
The Sandy Hook Elementary shootout inspired a nationwide shift as communities honor teachers for bravery. Pedagogues hid students, faced danger, and some died, while parents and students express gratitude, contrasting with recent scrutiny over tenure and standardized testing.
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Patricia Albjerg Graham
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