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Perhaps it is fitting that the 25th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's "Star Wars" speech falls on Easter Sunday. After all, many had believed Reagan's grand plan for a system that would render Moscow's nuclear-tipped missiles "impotent and obsolete" died along with the Soviet Union. But "Star Wars" has been resurrected, and has been standing guard over America's skies since 2004. But the more than $120 billion spent over 25 years to build the "Star Wars" missile shield has not left the U.S. less vulnerable to attack - some would argue that it has done exactly...
...Vice President Dick Cheney heralded the program's 25th anniversary - and the continuing need for it - at a gathering hosted by the Heritage Foundation In Georgetown's Four Seasons hotel on March 11. "In 1972, nine countries had ballistic missiles," he said. "Today, it is at least 27, and that includes hostile regimes that oppress their own people, seek to intimidate and dominate their neighbors, and actively support terrorist groups...
Shearer spoke about his life-changing experience at the shelter at its 25th anniversary commemoration last night at the Institute of Politics...
...Cuba does hold the 25th lowest infant mortality rate (a useful indicator of public health care) in the world, but prior to the revolution it held the 13th lowest rate. The reforms that were enacted after the revolution were only extended insofar as they helped Castro consolidate his control over the island. Doctors, for example, are expected to keep records of each family’s “political integration,” assessing their patient’s commitment to the failed ideals of the revolution prior to treating them...
...Harvard season-best time of 1:16.19. Freshman Kathryn Orchowski posted a time of 1:17.13 in the same event, notching a 12th place finish. But the Crimson women found their greatest successes in the 5000 meter, filling out four of the top 25 spots. Freshman Meghan Houser finished 25th with a time of 18:00.57, while sophomore Stacy Carlson placed 23rd with a 17:52.79 finish, and senior Sarah Bourne posted a 16th place time of 17:36.15. Freshman Claire Richardson’s 17:30.19 finish placed her 13th and qualified her for the ECAC Championships...