1. Current Events International: South Korea Swaps First Astronaut Domestic: The Death of Bill Buckley Economic: Cutting of the Medicaid Prescription International: South Korea Swaps First Astronaut Domestic: The Death of Bill Buckley Economic: Cutting of the Medicaid Prescription Natalie March 13, 2008

2. South Korea Swaps First Astronaut South Korea is sending its first astronaut into space. Ko San was supposed to go, but is now being replaced by Yi So- Yeon. Source: BBC News

3. South Korea Swaps First Astronaut Source: http://www.unescap.org Russia’s Federal Space Agency requested the change after Mr. Ko broke several rules. Women’s support groups are happy about the change.

4. The Death of Bill Buckley Bill Buckley passed away on February 27 at the age of 82. He was known for being a very intelligent man. Source: http://cagle.msnbc.com Source: Wikipedia

5. The Death of Bill Buckley Buckley was an intellectual conservative. Source: http://cagle.msnbc.com He unintentionally paved the way for future mayoral campaigns in New York City after his own candidacy.

6. The Cutting of the Medicaid Prescription Medicaid is the main, nation- wide health plan Source: http://grandviewmedical.com It helps individuals and families with low incomes and disabilities. Source: BBC News

7. The Cutting of the Medicaid Prescription The U.S. has to cut funding for Medicaid because of being in debt. Since the amount the country is spending is decreasing, the amount the states are spending is increasing. The U.S. has to cut funding for Medicaid because of being in debt. Since the amount the country is spending is decreasing, the amount the states are spending is increasing. Source: http://www.nmag.gov

8. The Cutting of the Medicaid Prescription Governor Baldacci wants to make cuts in the Maine’s Medicaid program. It will cut state spending, but hurt many citizens. Governor Baldacci wants to make cuts in the Maine’s Medicaid program. It will cut state spending, but hurt many citizens. Source:http://www.familiesusa.org Source: http://www.leapcommunity.org

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