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CAPE CANAVERAL -- All eyes here are on shuttle Discovery's scheduled landing this morning, but in reality NASA considers the fleet of shuttles to be outmoded flying cargo trucks soon destined for mothballs. The agency is increasingly turning its full focus to the goal that truly drives it: placing humans on Mars. This week the National Aeronautics and Space Administration plans to launch the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, an unmanned satellite-like probe that will study the red planet for signs of past life and of existing water supplies -- as well as potential landing spots for manned missions. Meanwhile, NASA officials...

I read this article and thought this Jenkins fellow might be someone to take a good look at. ------------------------------------ Three seek District 3 seat By KRYSTAL DE LOS SANTOS McKinney Courier-Gazette Before casting their ballots, Collin County residents should know who they're voting for. Independent candidate Paul Jenkins and libertarian James Vessels are challenging incumbent Republican Sam Johnson for the chance to represent District 3, which includes Plano and McKinney. Paul Jenkins is from Beloit, Wisc. After graduating from Beloit Catholic High School, he attended Georgia Tech, paying his own way, and received a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering in 1991....

For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryNovember 16, 2002 Radio Address by the President to the Nation      Fact Sheet     Audio THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This was a productive week in the war against terror, both at home and abroad. Congress returned to Washington with renewed energy and a commitment to make progress on key issues. Members of the House and Senate reached a crucial agreement to create a new department of homeland security. With Congress' vote on the final legislation, America will have a single agency with the full-time duty of protecting our people against attack. This new department will focus...