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Lloyd Austin can lead — as a civilian

Secretary of Defense carries awesome responsibilities that not just anybody can handle. While that may be a blinding statement of the obvious, the most difficult responsibilities handed to this unique Cabinet officer partially explain why presidents …

Biden Republicans show bipartisanship isn't dead yet

It's a message also hammered home in one of the campaign's powerful closing ads, which aired during the recent World Series, with these words read by the actor Sam Elliott: "There is so much we can do if we choose to take on problems and not …

Americans support NASA but not a return to the moon, new poll shows - Yahoo News

On Dec. 14, 1972, astronaut Gene Cernan stepped into the Apollo 17 Lunar Module to return to Earth. He was the last man to walk on the moon. If it were up to most Americans, it would stay that way. A new Ipsos poll commissioned by C-SPAN for the 50th …

New poll shows Americans support NASA but not a return to the moon

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As LSU sets up presidential search process, Galligan and Dardenne appear interested

BATON ROUGE – A search committee has been formed to hire the next president of LSU and its first order of business is crafting a job description and qualifications for perspective candidates. It’s been no secret Jay Dardenne is interested in the job. …

Nearly 500 National Security Officials Say They ‘Fear’ For America Under Trump

Almost 500 national security experts — including 22 four-star military officers — slammed Donald Trump in a public letter released Thursday, calling him unfit for his role as commander in chief and endorsing Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. The …

Current and former NASA leaders discuss space agency at 60

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket launches on its 155th and final mission from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Sept. 15, 2018. NASA, Florida Today NASA chief Jim Bridenstine, 43, wasn't born yet when the space agency pulled off its …

NASA set to launch ambitious mission to study origin of solar wind

Enlarge / At NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, the Parker Solar Probe is lowered into the 40-foot-tall thermal vacuum chamber for testing. reader comments 0 Six decades have passed since a University of Chicago physicist pondered why the tail of …

Celebrating NASA’s 60th Anniversary with Administrator Jim Bridenstine

Date: Monday, July 23, 2018 Location: CSIS Headquarters 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, US, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project on Monday, July 23, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of NASA's founding with …

Remarks by Vice President Pence at Swearing-In Ceremony of NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Call to the ...

Remarks by Vice President Pence at Swearing-In Ceremony of NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Call to the International Space Station Status Report From: White House Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Remarks by Vice President Pence at Swearing-In …

Senate Narrowly Confirms Trump's Pick to Head NASA

WASHINGTON —  NASA's latest nail-biting drama was far from orbit as the Senate narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump's choice of a tea party congressman to run the space agency in an unprecedented party-line vote. In a 50-49 vote Thursday, …

President Trump's divisive pick to run NASA wins narrow confirmation  

WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA's latest nail-biting drama was far from orbit as the Senate narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump's choice of a tea party congressman to run the space agency in an unprecedented party-line vote. In a 50-49 vote Thursday, …

Space Florida backs NASA nominee, but senators aren't so sure

TALLAHASSEE — Space Florida, the agency leading Florida's efforts in the reviving space industry at Cape Canaveral, praised President Donald Trump's new nominee to lead NASA, but Florida’s two U.S. senators aren't embracing last week's pick …

Jim Bridenstine Nominated as NASA Administrator

Getty Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call James "Jim" Bridenstine has been officially nominated to become the 13th NASA Administrator. He is the current Republican representative of Oklahoma's 1st District, and this marks the first time a …

NASA may finally be getting a leader—Oklahoma pilot Jim Bridenstine

Enlarge / Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.) is likely to be NASA's next administrator. reader comments 31 NASA may finally be close to getting some clarity about its leadership during the Trump administration. On Tuesday, NASA Watch reported that the …

Sources: Trump administration has picked its NASA leader

Enlarge / Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.) is likely to be NASA's next administrator. reader comments 7 NASA may finally be close to getting some clarity about its leadership during the Trump administration. On Tuesday, NASA Watch reported that the …

Dream of Mars-grown rose fuels Musk

It all started with the dream of growing a rose on Mars. That vision, Elon Musk's vision, morphed into a shake-up of the old space industry, and a fleet of new private rockets. Now, those rockets will launch NASA astronauts from Florida to the …

Wednesday night owls: If the minimum wage had kept up with productivity, it would be $24

The distinction between inflation and productivity is an important one. If the minimum wage rises in step with inflation, we are effectively ensuring that it will allow minimum wage earners to buy the same amount of goods and services through time, …

How Many Missions Have Been to the Moon? - Interesting Engineering

Fifty years ago, the world was united in celebration as they witnessed what was, for many, the single-greatest accomplishment in human history. After more than a decade of concerted effort, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) had …

COMMON SENSE REQURED PODCAST RETURNS TO IRMIX RADIO

Two Black Girls Trying to Make Sense Out of Nonsense OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today IRMIX RADIO announced the return of Common Sense Required Radio Podcast, available to listeners everywhere on irmixradio. …

Where Have All The Children Gone? Part II: Tracking Truants and Absentees in Georgia Schools

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Investigative Journalism Initiative Examines How State Tracks Absenteeism Amid Pandemic ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Absenteeism has long been a concern of educators and …

Auto-ISAC to Provide Members Access to Risk Management Platform by Partnering with SecurityScorecard

Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with …

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021

USA Merchants Targeting YoReSpot

BAYARD, IOWA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There’s a new social media that is making waves with people from all over and with all backgrounds. The site is called YoReSpot. Created and funded by Brandon Irlbeck of …

New Book Investigates Over 1,200 U.S. School Shootings

WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, U.S.A., February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- -- February 14th, 2021 marked the third anniversary of the Parkland, Florida mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Florida librarian and MSD alumnus, Luis …

Dr. Marcus A. Hunter and Congresswoman Barbara Lee calls for Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation

The Commission will provide healing to the ongoing impact that institutional racism and discrimination perpetuates against people of color in the United States. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth was …

Talk Show Host “ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE" Takes CPAC by Storm on her Conservative Commandos Radio Network Show

Conservative Tv and Radio host Anne Elizabeth becomes media darling of CPAC ORLANDO, FL, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anne Elizabeth, Conservative TV Talk Show host of her ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE which currently …

Allan W. Fung Joins Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC as Partner

JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that Allan W. Fung, former Mayor of the City of Cranston, has joined the firm as a Partner. “Allan has served …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. …

Hoyer Statement in Support of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight during House consideration of the American Rescue Plan: “When the pandemic began this time last year, Congress took immediate action to enact four …

New Survey Reveals 46% of Bronx Residents will Take the Vaccine

The Thinkubator and The Bronx Community Foundation conducted a survey of NYC residents on the Covid-19 Vaccine. 46% of Bronxites will take the Vaccine. BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bronx, New York: The Think …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of the House Vote on the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke this evening at a press conference with House Democrats to discuss the importance of passing the American Rescue Plan. Below is a transcript of his remarks: “Thank you very much Mr. Chairman …

Hoyer Statement on Release of Intelligence Report on Killing of Jamal Khashoggi

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this evening on the release of the intelligence report on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi: “The murder of Jamal Khashoggi was a reprehensible act, targeting a U.S. …

Zero Cost Reparations Plan Proposed by Black Libertarian, Larry Sharpe has Mass Appeal

Cash reparations can be harmful. This 4-point plan for Black ownership can amend past injustices according to 2018 candidate for NY Governor, Larry Sharpe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reparations for …

A TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION CAN BRING UNITY, EQUITY AND RACIAL HEALING TO OUR NATION

Dr. Gail C. Christopher Supports Rep. Lee, Sen. Booker resolution calling for TRHT Commission WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2021 Contact: Michael K. Frisby mike@ …

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Introduces Immigration Ethics Program

Jonathan Kwan, Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics, to Lead New Focus Area SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics announced …

Hoyer Statement on the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House passage of the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act: "Today, the House passed the Protecting America's Wilderness and …

Social Networking Site Gives Back (YoReSpot)

YoReSpot the only unifying social networking site. BAYARD, IA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing up in a politically leaning household will certainly mold how you see the world and develop your social and political …

Governments and Corporations are Responsible for the Death of Small Business

No More Excuses: Small Business Needs Support, Not Lockdowns and Unfair Restrictions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How many small businesses throughout Canada have struggled and closed while many large …