News Feb 26

A new way to patrol the Texas border: Virtually: NPR
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101050132&ft=1&f=1001
Texas law enforcement may have found a new way to patrol their border, www.blueservo.net. A virtual site which allows just about anyone to watch certain sections of the border for any suspicious and possibly illegal movement. Apparently the site allows people to watch certain parts of the border and report anything suspicious they see. These reports will then be sent to police whom can either take care of it or send it to border patrol agents. Many people enjoy this opportunity to protect their country. Certain other people including Texas State Sen. Elliot Shapleigh, thinks the site is a waste of
money.
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Seoul: N. Korean missile can hit U.S. bases
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/02/23/northkorea.missiles/index.html?eref=rss_world
“The most acute challenge to stability in northeast Asia” is North Korea’s nuclear program, according to newly elected U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. And South Korea considers the nuclear program plus North Korea’s 1.2 million strong military an “immediate and grave threat,” Apparently North Korea has deployed new medium-range ballistic missiles, which can travel about 3,000 kilometers (1,900 miles). This range could possibly put the U.S. military bases in the Pacific Ocean, specifically Guam, within striking distance. North Korea is also reported to be readying to test-fire their long-range missile, the Taepodong-2. Its range is almost 6,700 kilometers (4,200 miles), which means it could be capable of striking Alaska or Hawaii.
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New England snow knocks out power, shuts schools
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/winter/2009-02-23-new-england-winter-storm_N.htm?csp=34
Thousands of schools are being shut down and many people are without power across New England. "We're having a hell of a time right now," said Larry Dodge, a Vermont Transportation Agency dispatcher. Many roads and major high ways were forced to close because of driving snow and multiple accidents. Electrical and power companies are getting out of state help to repair all the downed and broken power lines. Hopefully power and heat will be back on for residents by Wednesday. But the storm was pretty frightening as it was reported that snow was falling at rates of 3-4 inches per hour, and 3-4 feet and above of snow has accumulated in certain areas.
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In Ambitious Agenda, Obama convenes Dozens of Leaders to Tackle Deficit
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/02/23/obama-vows-cut-deficit-half-end-term/
Is three hours enough time to decide anything on a national scale? This is what many people who attended and did not attend Obama’s three hour Fiscal Responsibility Summit are wondering. 130 senators, House members, and community, union, think tank and lobbying representatives gathered Monday to discuss subjects such as Social security, health care, tax reform, the budget process and procurement.
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