1.19.17 CURRENT EVENTS ON THIS DAY: 1861 - Georgia seceded from the Union. 1883 - Thomas Edison's first village electric lighting system using overhead wires began operation in Roselle, NJ. 1915 - More than 20 people were killed when German zeppelins bombed England for the first time. 1937 - Howard Hughes set a transcontinental air record. He flew from Los Angeles to New York City in 7 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds. 1949 - The salary of the President of the United States was increased from $75,000 to $100,000 1955 - U.S. President Eisenhower allowed a filmed news conference to be used on television (and in movie newsreels) for the first time. 1981 - The U.S. and Iran signed an agreement paving the way for the release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months 2002 – John Forster married Jodi Brothers. AGENDA: WATCH, TAKE NOTES ON & DISCUSS NATIONAL NEWS. CONTINUE PROJECT PRESENTATIONS. (DIBA & RAYMUNDO) CONTINUE WEEKLY ARTICLE DISCUSSIONS. BELL WORK: PICK-UP & READ THE ARTICLE. 1. WHAT IS THE “FEDERAL FUMBLES” REPORT? 2. WHICH OF THE PROJECTS DESCRIBED DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST WASTE OF TAXPAYER MONEY? 3. WHY DO YOU THINK SENATOR LANKFORD RELEASED THIS REPORT?