P.S. - This post is intended to provide background information on changes in U.S. policy and is not intended to stimulate a general political discussion split along conservative/liberal lines. LOL!! Good luck with that!   Howard --- On Tue, 4/28/09, Canopus56 <canopus56@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Canopus56 <canopus56@yahoo.com> Subject: [Utah-astronomy] OT: Obama speech to the Nat'l Academy of Sciences re: science goals and spending To: "Utah Astronomy List Serv" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 6:21 PM A tiny url to the National Academy speech website http://tinyurl.com/djrc9b  ------------ President Obama Addresses The National Academy of Sciences President Obama addressed members of the National Academy of Sciences on April 27, announcing a renewed commitment to science, technology, engineering, and medicine. Topics included America's energy future, revitalizing our health care system, science and math education, and allocating funding and implementing policies to ensure that America reclaims a position of world leadership in scientific innovation. ------------ Includes either video or audio only links. In the speech, Obama mentions the holding of science fairs and activities targeting young people to take up science, math and engineering  careers.  (Guess that makes this post marginally on topic.)  Obama sets the objective of doubling increasing basic science and applied research spending to 3.0% of GDP.  Space is mentioned obliquely and ends with the Apollo 8 "rising earth" photo as a metaphor for the contributions of science to nation.  Discusses the role of the Apollo program in leading to improved consumer goods.  "We will have to duplicate that," said Obama in creating a renewable energy future.  Obama is the third president to address the Academy since its creation by Abraham Lincoln. Clear Skies - Kurt P.S. - This post is intended to provide background information on changes in U.S. policy and is not intended to stimulate a general political discussion split along conservative/liberal lines.       _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com