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Is It Possible to Ban Weapons in Space?
Russia and China today renewed a proposal the Bush Administration has been opposed to, an international treaty banning weapons in outer space. Also, new help for the holders of sub-prime mortgages, and today's Potomac primaries and Democratic "momentum."
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenRussia and China today renewed a proposal the Bush Administration has been opposed to, an international treaty banning weapons in outer space. Is their real concern the land-based missile-defense program devised by Donald Rumsfeld? Can a race to "weaponize" space be avoided or should the US just try to win? Also, the nations leading lenders unite to help the holders of sub-prime mortgages, and while they're voting in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, the candidates go on to Texas and Wisconsin.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) delivers a speech next to the permanent representative of China to the United Nations in Geneva, Li Baodong, before the UN's conference on disarmament in Geneva. Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images
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3 storiesWill New Help for Borrowers Make a Difference?
In December, it was " Project Hope " to provide help to holders of sub-prime mortgages who can't make increased payments. Today it's " Project Lifeline ," a program by six of the nation's leading financial institutions to freeze all foreclosures for 30 days.
Read the story6 minIs It Possible to Ban Weapons in Space?
Ronald Reagan's space-based missile-defense program died with the Cold War, but satellites are now key to America's military superiority, as our Army, Air Force and Navy -- even the Marine Corps -- rely on satellites for communication, surveillance and the targeting of "smart bombs."
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Rudy Giuliani figured he could lie low until the Florida primary, but John McCain 's momentum put an end to Giuliani's campaign. If Barack Obama wins today -- as expected -- in Virginia , Maryland and Washington, DC , that will mean eight losses in a row for Hillary Clinton , with Obama leading next week in Hawaii and Wisconsin .
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