Politics: President Obama and Chief Justice Roberts

Chief Justice Roberts was appointed by George W. Bush, and his opinion on the Affordable Care Act litigation paved the way for implementation of the law. This is a good article on the major players in our system of checks and balances.

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Time to Update Our Nuclear Arsenal?

A significant story for Minot and the Air Force as Minot’s base is the only one in the country with two nuclear missions. The recap: with an aging nuclear arsenal and shifting geopolitics, many feel the timing is right to reinvest in nuclear deterrence.

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Industrial Conservation Leads to Lowest Water Use Nationally in 45 Years

This article is about national per capita  usage and all signs point towards an attitude shift that treats water as a scarce and valuable resource. The biggest contributor to the decline came from high volume industrial users.

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U.S. Citizens Found Murdered in Mexico

The three young American citizens had been missing since October 13. Their bodies were found in the border state of Tamaulipas. They were last seen in the custody of police.

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