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...Thompson's potential star witness, Huang may have as much value bound as unbound. The Constitution gives Huang the right to remain silent, but not to avoid a trip to the Capitol. If Thompson wants to compel Huang's appearance, all he needs to do is issue a committee order and, if necessary, get a judge to dispatch U.S. Marshal escorts to Huang's California home. And that would be only the opening act of a great political play...
...subpoenas. Jenkins says the real issue is New Orleans' corrupt Democratic machine, which helped elect Landrieu, whose father was once mayor. The machine, he insists, "tainted the election." That may or may not be so, but Jenkins' "witnesses" tainted the probe. As a serene Mary Landrieu said in the Capitol last week, "You couldn't make this stuff...
Congress likes this kind of budgetary horse sense, and though Washington hasn't guaranteed NASA funds for even a stripped-down Mars program, the enthusiasm for Pathfinder on Capitol Hill bodes well. "An entire generation has grown up in the two decades since we last viewed the soil of Mars close up," says Congressman James Sensenbrenner, chairman of the House Committee on Science. "I can't wait for our kids to see those pictures." Whatever may happen to future missions, this week the kids should start to see plenty...
...million the agency pays Russia for flights to Mir and for other joint projects--was already questioning whether it was wise to fly such a derelict ship. With two more Americans still set to ride aboard Mir before this cycle of joint flights ends, in May 1998, many on Capitol Hill want to pull the plug on the missions. "The incident," says Indiana Representative Tim Roemer, "should prompt further debate over how much we are willing to sacrifice for manned space science." NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin doesn't agree, and for now is standing by the Russians. "Things go wrong...
When the government says it's going to run something up the flagpole, it's not kidding. For a small charge, you can become the proud owner of a U.S. flag that has flown over the Capitol, along with an appropriate certificate, by sending a request to your favorite Senator or Representative. Best bargain: a 3-ft. by 5-ft. nylon version for $10.04, which includes a $3.30 flying fee but not shipping and handling. The request is forwarded by your Congressman to the Flag Office of the Capitol, where an average of 350 such specially sought Star-Spangled Banners...