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VIDEO:
ABC News Jan Crawford Greenburg on the Supreme Court Vacancy
from C-SPAN Recent Video
ABC News Legal Correspondent Jan Crawford Greenburg & Former
Bush Administration Special Assistant for Legal Affairs Jamie
Brown talk about the process of filling a vacancy on the Supreme
Court. They also go through a list of potential nominees to replace
Justice Souter and describe the vetting & confirmation process.
Length: 57 min.
Published: Today at 7pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Elizabeth Williamson, WSJ, Nat'l Reporter & Martin Kady,
The Politico, Dpty. Congressional Editor
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Elizabeth Williamson & Martin Kady discuss the latest political
battles on Capitol Hill, including the debate surrounding classified
tortured briefings and memos as well as the legislative agenda.
Length: 58 min.
Published: Friday at 9am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Mark Rosenker, National Transportation Safety Board, Acting Chairman
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Mark Rosenker recaps a hearing earlier this week, with testimony
by the Nation Transportation Safety Board to determine what caused
the crash of Colgan Air flight 3407 last February. Mr. Rosenker
also discusses what the results mean for pilot preparation and
airline safety.
Length: 27 min.
Published: Friday at 7:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Michael Greenberger, University of Maryland Law School, Professor
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Michael Greenberger talks about the Administration's plan to
change rules regarding "derivatives" (financial contracts
that are based on the value of a commodity). The Administration
believes the lack of oversight of these markets led to the current
day trouble in the financial markets.
Length: 50 min.
Published: Friday at 8am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Fraternal Order of Police 28th Annual Nat'l Peace Officers' Memorial
Service
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Attorney General Eric Holder was the featured speaker at the
28th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service in Washington.
In 1962, President Kennedy signed a proclamation setting aside
May 15th as a day of offical recognition of law enforcement officers
who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Length:
Published: Friday at 12pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conducts a daily briefing at the
White House.
Length: 46 min.
Published: Friday at 1:30pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) & Stewart Baker, Bush Admin. Fmr.
DHS. Asst. Sec. for Policy (2005-09)
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) and fmr. DHS official Stewart Baker
give two perspectives on current efforts to protect the nation’s
computer-based infrastructure. The White House completed a 60-day
review of the nation’s cyber security policy and is set
to release its findings which reportedly would suggest the creation
of a White House office to coordinate efforts. Rep. Langevin
supports White House oversight while Stewart Baker has expressed
concerns about such a move. "On "The Communicators"
this week,
Length:
Published: Today at 6:30pm (ET)
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Obama
proposal to invest $475M into Great Lakes cleanup
from AP Top Science News At 5:42 a.m. EST
by By JOHN FLESHER
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- A budget proposal from the Obama
administration would spend $475 million on beach cleanups, wetlands
restoration and removal of toxic sediments from river bottoms
around the Great Lakes....
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Q&A:
Kuwaiti elections
by BBC News - UK
BBC News
Kuwaiti voters head to the polls on 16 May in an early general
election triggered by the cabinet's resignation following a row
with parliament. ...
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Obama
hails efforts on clean energy, health care
from AP Top Headlines At 4:24 a.m. EST
by By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says agreement on an
energy bill and a promise by interest groups to squeeze trillions
of dollars in savings from the health care system show that change
has come to Washington....
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Egypt
partly opens Gaza borders for humanitarian cases
from Egypt News latest RSS headlines -
Big News Network.com
Egypt on Saturday opened its borders with the Gaza Strip to allow
the departure of a number of Palestinians traveling to Egypt
for medical treatment, among other travelers, Hamas authorities
said.A st...
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PRESIDENT
BARACK OBAMA'S WEEKLY VIDEO ADDRESS May 16, 2009
The President discusses breakthroughs on two issues where stakeholders
from all sides, who once opposed each other, are coming together
for real reform.
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WEEKLY
ADDRESS: President Obama Says Progress on Clean Energy and Healthcare
Reform Will Lay New Foundation
WASHINGTON – This week, President Barack Obama praised individuals
representing different perspectives for coming together to address
the challenges of building a clean energy economy, reforming
the healthcare system and laying a new foundation for the long-term
strength of our economy. Utility companies and corporate leaders
are working with environmental advocates and labor leaders to
find a way to reduce dependence on foreign oil, to fight climate
change, and to create millions of new jobs in America.
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President
Obama Signs Tennessee Emergency Declaration, 5-15-09
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State
of Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and
local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes,
and flooding on April 10, 2009.
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Notice
- Message from the President and Notice regarding Burma
On May 20, 1997, the President issued Executive Order 13047,
certifying to the Congress under section 570(b) of the Foreign
Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations
Act, 1997 (Public Law 104-208), that the Government of Burma
has committed large-scale repression of the democratic opposition
in Burma after September 30, 1996, thereby
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Message
from the President and Notice regarding Burma
Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d))
provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency
unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the
President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to
the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue
in effect beyond the anniversary date.
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President
Obama Signs West Virginia Emergency Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State
of West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State
and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms,
flooding, mudslides, and landslides beginning on May 3, 2009,
and continuing.
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President
Obama Announces More Key Treasury Department Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced
his intent to nominate the following individuals for key posts
at the Department of the Treasury: Rosa “Rosie” Gumatao
Rios, United States Treasurer, and Daniel M. Tangherlini, Assistant
Secretary for Management and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Tangherlini
will also serve as the Chief Performance Officer of the Treasury.
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Vice
President Biden Announces Nearly 100 Million In Recovery Act
Funds To Clean Up Dangerous Lead In Housing
LOS ANGELES – Following a tour of the Esperanza Community
Housing Corporation in South Central Los Angeles, Vice President
Biden today announced that HUD is making nearly than $100 million
in Recovery Act funding available to help eliminate dangerous
lead-based paint and other health and safety hazards from low-income
homes. These grants will help 53 local programs in 20 states
and the District of Columbia to protect young children from lead
poisoning and create jobs.
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President
Obama Nominates Preet Bharara, Tristram Coffin, Jenny Durkan,
Paul Fishman, John Paul Kacavas and Joyce Vance for US Attorney
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama today announced his intent
to nominate Preet Bharara, Tristram Coffin, Jenny Durkan, Paul
Fishman, John Paul Kacavas and Joyce Vance for U.S. Attorney.
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Treasury
Department statement on GM Dealer consolidation announcement
WASHINGTON – Today, General Motors initiated the dealer
consolidation plan it laid out in its interim plan on April 27,
2009.
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Conference
Call to Brief Journalists on Vice President Biden's Upcoming
Trip to Southeastern Europe
A senior administration official will hold conference call on
FRIDAY, May 15th at 2:15 PM EDT to brief journalists on background
on the Vice President’s upcoming trip to Southeastern Europe.
During the week of May 18th, the Vice President will visit Bosnia
and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo. During the visit, the Vice
President will meet with the political leadership in all three
countries, as well as U.S. officials and military personnel stationed
in the region.
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Readout
of the President's Call with Prime Minister Key of New Zealand
The President spoke on May 13 with New Zealand Prime Minister
John Key. New Zealand is an important partner of the United States
on a range of international political and economic issues, and
the two welcomed the opportunity to have their first phone conversation
since their election to office last November.
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President
Obama Appoints Dr. Thomas Frieden as CDC Director
Today, President Barack Obama announced that he has appointed
Dr. Thomas Frieden, currently Commissioner of the New York City
Health Department, as Director of the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 5-15-09
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Press
Briefing by a Senior Administration Official on the Vice President's
Upcoming Trip to Southeastern Europe
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Press
Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One
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Weekly
Address: Two Pillars of a New Foundation
This week the President discusses breakthroughs
on two issues where stakeholders from all sides, who once opposed
each other, are coming together for real reform. On health care
and energy, solutions would provide key pillars for a new foundation
for the country.
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“Gentlemen,
They’re Navy SEALS”
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President
Obama and Vice President Biden's Personal Financial Disclosures
Now Available
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Cornyn
Expects Hutchison Resignation This Autumn
Though Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) has pleaded with Sen. Kay Baily
Hutchison (R-TX) not to resign her seat to run for governor,
he expects her to step down "this fall sometime," the
Houston Chronicle reports.
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Minnesotans
Tire of Pawlenty
Though Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) is thought to harbor ambitions
to run for president in 2012, a new SurveyUSA poll finds that
57% of Minnesota voters don't even want him to run for a third
term next year.
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Most
Americans Say They're Pro-Life
More Americans describe themselves as "pro-life" on
abortion (51%) than "pro-choice" (42%) for the first
time since the Gallup Poll began asking the question in 1995.
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GOP
Insiders Say Cheney is Hurting Party
A solid 57% of Republicans said former Vice President Dick Cheney
has "hurt the Republican Party since leaving office"
in this week's National Journal Political Insiders Poll.
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Obama
Clears Field for Gillibrand
President Obama has cleared the Democratic primary field for
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) by asking Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY)
not to challenge her in the primary, according to Politico.
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Obama,
Biden Release Financial Disclosures
The President and Vice President released their 2008 financial
disclosure reports this afternoon.
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Obama
Taps Huntsman for Ambassador to China
Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. (R) will resign from office to accept
a nomination to become the ambassador to China, the Salt Lake
Tribune reports.
An announcement is scheduled for Saturday.
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Obama
will name NYC health commissioner to head CDC
Posted: 08:26 AM ET
President Obama has chosen Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, New York City
health commissioner, to head the CDC.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Obama has chosen Dr. Thomas
R. Frieden, New York City health commissioner, to head the CDC,
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a senior administration
official told CNN Friday.
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White
House announces names for U.S. attorneys
Posted: 03:54 PM ET
From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
(CNN) — The White House announced
Friday President Obama plans to nominate Preet Bharara, Tristram
Coffin, Jenny Durkan, Paul Fishman, John Paul Kacavas and Joyce
Vance for U.S. Attorney posts.
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Prosecutors
question Rove about prosecutor firings
Posted: 04:59 PM ET
Prosecutors interviewed Karl Rove today inside his lawyer’s
office.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Former Bush administration official Karl
Rove was interviewed Friday at the office of his lawyer about
why several U.S. attorneys were fired in 2006.
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Gore
takes aim at Cheney
Posted: 05:02 PM ET
From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
Gore criticized Cheney today in an interview with CNN.
(CNN) – Former Vice President Al Gore Friday took his successor
Dick Cheney to task for aggressively criticizing President Obama
so soon into the new commander-in-chief's presidency.
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Obama
announces six US attorney nominations
Posted: 05:11 PM ET
From CNN's Terry Frieden
WASHINGTON (CNN) – The first six Obama
administration nominees for U.S. Attorney posts were announced
Friday to replace top federal prosecutors named by President
Bush.
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Pelosi
responds to Panetta comments
Posted: 05:50 PM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded Friday
to CIA Director Leon Panetta's public disagreement with her charge
that she was misled by the agency on the use of waterboarding
and other aggressive interrogation techniques.
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A
Kennedy weighs in on Virginia governors race
Posted: 07:10 PM ET
From CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby
Kennedy is backing Moran.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A member of the Kennedy clan is making
an endorsement in the Virginia governor's race.
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Obama
to name potential rival as envoy to China, sources say
Posted: 02:07 AM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama has picked the
Republican governor of Utah, Jon Huntsman Jr., to be his ambassador
to China, sources tell CNN.
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India’s
ruling party ahead in vote count
Posted: 05:02 AM ET
NEW DELHI, India (CNN) — The party of Indian Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh was surging ahead in its bid for re-election as
a major opposition party conceded defeat during vote count Saturday.
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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009
First Vote of the Week… Last Vote Predicted…
Monday 6:30 p.m.
Friday p.m.
Legislative Program - 51600 | Floor Information
- 57400 | Whip Information - 63210
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009
On Monday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour
debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed
until 6:30 p.m.
Suspensions (9 Bills)
1) H.Res.
448 - Congratulating the University of California, Davis,
for a century as a premier public research university and one
of our Nation's finest institutions of higher education (Rep.
Thompson (CA) – Education and Labor)
2) H.Res.
386 - Commending the University of Georgia Gymnastics Team
for winning the 2009 NCAA National Championship (Rep. Broun –
Education and Labor)
3) H.Res.
300 - Congratulating Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York,
on the occasion of its 125th anniversary (Rep. McHugh –
Education and Labor)
4) H.Res.
297 - Recognizing May 25, 2009, as National Missing Children's
Day (Rep. Biggert – Education and Labor)
5) H.Res.
347 - Congratulating Averett University in Danville, Virginia,
for 150 years of service and leadership to the United States
(Rep. Perriello – Education and Labor)
6) H.Res.
442 - Recognizing the importance of the Child and Adult Care
Food Program and its positive effect on the lives of low income
children and families (Rep. George Miller – Education and
Labor)
7) H.Res.
374 - Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's
teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural,
and economic well-being (Rep. Graves – Education and Labor)
8) H.Res.
438 - Expressing support for designation of September as
"National Child Awareness Month" (Rep. Loretta Sanchez
– Education and Labor)
9) S.
386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, as amended
(Sen. Leahy – Judiciary)
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2009 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour
debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. On Wednesday
and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative
business. On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative
business.
Suspensions (9 Bills)
1) H.R.
2182 - Enhanced Oversight of State and Local Economic Recovery
Act (Rep. Towns – Oversight and Government Reform)
2) H.R.
466 - Wounded Veteran Job Security Act (Rep. Doggett –
Veterans’ Affairs)
3) H.R.
1170 - To amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code,
to establish a grant program to encourage the development of
new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing (Rep.
Boozman – Veterans’ Affairs)
4) H.R.
1088 - Mandatory Veteran Specialist Training Act of 2009
(Rep. Herseth Sandlin – Veterans’ Affairs)
5) H.R.
1089 - Veterans Employment Rights Realignment Act of 2009
(Rep. Herseth Sandlin – Veterans’ Affairs)
6) H.Res.
360 - Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities
to visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial
Day (Rep. Roe – Veterans’ Affairs)
7) H.Con.Res.
120 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's
Health Week (Rep. Hinchey – Energy and Commerce)
8) H.R.
1676 - PACT Act (Rep. Weiner – Judiciary)
9) H.Res.
426 - Honoring police officers and law enforcement professionals
during Police Week (Rep. McNerney – Judiciary)
House Amendment to S.
896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (Sen.
Dodd – Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule)
H.R.
2352 - Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act of 2009
(Rep. Shuler – Small Business) (Subject to a Rule)
H.R.
915 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Oberstar –
Transportation and Infrastructure) (Subject to a Rule)
H.R.
2200 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization
Act of 2009 (Rep. Jackson-Lee – Homeland Security) (Subject
to a Rule)
* Conference Reports may be brought up at any time.
* Motions to go to Conference should they become available.
* Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees.
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FBI's
Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending May 15, 2009
Fri, 15 May 2009 13:28:27 -0500
Read about our Top Ten news stories of the week, including the
convictions of five men in the Liberty City Six trial; espionage
charges against a Defense Department official; and the arrest
of a fugitive who had been on the run for 27 years.
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New
York Sales Representative Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading Scheme
Thu, 14 May 2009 10:26:36 -0500
Frederick E. Bowers, a former sales representative at a multinational
investment bank and broker-dealer in New York, pled guilty to
insider trading charges.
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Around
the Services
Fri, 15 May 2009 14:51:34 -0500
Housing help for service members is on the way. Then, from cyber
security to swine flu, U.S. Northern Command is working to protect
the homeland.
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Downrange
Fri, 15 May 2009 17:20:58 -0500
Cutting off terrorist funding using agriculture. How growing
the right crops can make a huge difference for farmers and locals.
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Nearly
A Million Dollars Approved For Arkansas Emergency Assistance
Fri, 15 May 2009 14:42:02 -0500
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- State and federal officials announce that
nearly a million dollars in disaster aid has been approved for
residents in Ashley, Miller, Polk, and Sevier counties who are
recovering from the severe storms and tornadoes of April 9.
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Free
Legal Services Available To Those Affected By The April 9 Severe
Storms And Tornadoes
Wed, 13 May 2009 11:56:19 -0500
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - In the aftermath of the severe storms and
tornadoes of April 9, disaster-affected residents may find they
need help with disaster-related legal issues. Free legal advice
and referrals are available for those who may need assistance.
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STS-125
MCC Status Report #09
Thu, 14 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
Mission Specialists Michael Good and Mike Massimino spun up the
Hubble Space Telescope with six new gyroscopes and a new battery
during a 7-hour, 56-minute spacewalk. Friday?s was the eighth
longest spacewalk in history.
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STS-125
MCC Status Report #08
Thu, 14 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
Mission Specialists Mike Good and Mike Massimino will venture
outside shuttle Atlantis today to complete the second of the
mission?s five spacewalks.
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NASA
Names Winners in High School Supersonic Research Contest
Thu, 14 May 2009 23:00:00 -0500
Airplanes shaped like huge darts and rocket ships … that's
what the future of supersonic passenger travel may look like,
according to a number of high school students.
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REMINDER: LACYD campaigns for Gil Cedillo
today!
Everyone--
A last-minute reminder that LACYD will
be making calls and walking precincts for Gil Cedillo all day
today, so please stop by the campaign office when you can:
El Monte HQ
10808 Valley Mall
El Monte, CA
The main shift will be from 9:30am to 12:30pm,
but if you'd like to come at a different time, please contact
our immediate past president Becca Doten at lacyd2007@gmail.com.
Thank you for all you do!
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