Topic: Hawaii

Senate roll vote on defense policy bill

AP News - 837 days ago
Senate Roll Vote: yes" vote is a vote to pass the bill.Voting yes were 56 Democrats, 10 Republicans and 2 independents.Voting no were 1 Democrat and 28 Republicans.Democrats YesAkaka, Hawaii; Baucus, Mont.; Bayh, Ind.; Begich, Alaska; Bennet, Colo.; Bingaman, N.M.; Boxer, Calif.; ...
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US ready for possible NKorean missile launch to Hawaii: Gates

AFP Global Edition - 963 days ago
The United States has concerns about a possible North Korean missile launch towards Hawaii and has taken steps to ensure the protection of US territory, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday. "We do have some concerns if they were to launch ...
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Destroyed Satellite's Debris Spotted

Space.com - 1446 days ago
Some observers were treated to a light show last night when the Department of Defense destroyed a falling spy satellite. "I'm still having a hard time believing I actually caught the debris, but two others with us also saw a bright dot ...

Spy Satellite's Destruction Might Be Visible

Space.com - 1447 days ago
Debris from the Department of Defense's planned shoot-down of a spy satellite may be visible to skywatchers in the northwestern United States and Canada, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. "There is a possibility that if someone were to have clear skies ...