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Campaign Debt Outlives Presidential, Congressional Racesof thousands of dollars earlier this year; and Rudy Giuliani, whose 2008 campaign still owes $2.6 million. Sen. John Glenn , D-Ohio, is in a class by himself, still owing nearly $2.7 million more than 20 years after running for president
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Doctor Shortage Could Cause Healthcare Crash
physicians to population of any state, they are struggling with access to primary care physicians. Dr. Randy Wexler of The John Glenn Institute of Public Service and Policy said he has concerns that this trend could be reflected nationwide. "Who is
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John Glenn on Armstrong: 'We lost a good one today'
John Glenn spoke in wonderment of Neil Armstrong's historic moment - "the first time anybody set foot on someplace other than earth
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Scientists Explore Better Menu Options for Mars Trip
years, the space travel menu was the same; freeze-dried foods and powders were the typical fare for astronauts like John Glenn . Now the growling stomachs of astronauts and a new six-person mission to Mars has put the space menu under a critical
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Israeli President Peres to Obama: ‘We support you' on Iran
stressed Wednesday. On May 29, Obama awarded the presidential of freedom to music icon Bob Dylan, former astronaut John Glenn (the first American in space), best-selling novelist Toni Morrison, and 10 others. The other honorees included
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Panetta on Capitol Hill, Obama to honor Israeli president, plus more to watch for Wednesday in politics
in the East Room. Peres was unable to attend a ceremony on May 29, when Obama gave the honor to Madeleine Albright, John Glenn , Bob Dylan, Toni Morrison, John Paul Stevens and Pat Summitt, among others. First lady Michelle Obama, Vice President
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Bob Dylan, John Glenn , Pat Summitt among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
musical icon, who was wearing shades and a stoic expression in a ceremony at the White House. Dylan, former astronaut John Glenn (the first American in space), best-selling novelist Toni Morrison, and 10 others received the medal from Obama
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Obama Awards Medals Of Freedom
Toni Morrison and former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn , the first American to orbit the Earth. "So many of have inspired a generation of leaders in public health. John Glenn Glenn is a former United States Marine Corps pilot
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Obama to Honor Political and Cultural Icons With Medal of Freedomacross the globe are all considered accomplishments worthy of this honor. Previous recipients include U.S. Sen. John Glenn , the first American to orbit Earth; retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens; former Israeli President Shimon
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Romney set to clinch nomination, Edwards jury still at it, plus more to watch for Tuesday in politics
highest civilian honor. This year's recipients include former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former astronaut John Glenn , singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and novelist Toni Morrison. The first lady will appear on ABC's "Good Morning America
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Erika Harold, Former Miss America, Runs for CongressLive" star (Sen. Al Franken), a hit recording artist (former Rep. Sonny Bono) and an astronaut (former Sen. John Glenn ) to Congress, a former Miss America Pageant winner wants to try her hand at lawmaking. Erika Harold, who won the
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President Obama Hits Romney Directly at First Re-election Rallydemocratic organizers and lawmakers. Sen. Sherrod Brown, former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, and former astronaut and Sen. John Glenn were among those to take turns at the podium. There were 14,000 supporters at the stadium for the rally, according
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Obama Hits the Campaign Trail: 5 Things to WatchState University (Obama speaks 1:20 p.m. ET). Guest speakers: Sen. Sherrod Brown, former astronaut and Sen. John Glenn , former Gov. Ted Strickland, Mayor Michael Coleman. Emcee: DJ Konata of Power 107.5 FM ("one of the main stays
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John Glenn's Orbital Flight: Feb. 20, 1962banner engine burn out astronaut John Glenn of certainly going to be in orbit from our gonna actual voice colonel John Glenn during take off from the friendship waiting and months of delay. Colonel John Glenn we Of the earth are not his star
perfect both burns and -- perfect -- banner engine burn out astronaut John Glenn of -- certainly going to be in orbit going to be our first round -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --And a few seconds from our gonna -- actual voice -- colonel John Glenn during take off from the friendship seven Mercury spacecraft. We're gonna get that report direct from our ABC take better right now.very spaceflight program after years of waiting and months of delay. Colonel John Glenn we -- -- Of the earth are not -- his star. And -- -- we might. -- -- -- -- Germanys are -
1998: John Glenn Preps for Return to Spaceand watched in all. Well sending John Glenn back into space is a good start What I found out did not surprise me John Glenn had the right stuff then and he has space I have renewed respect for what John Glenn is doing now. Intensive training
all gathered around a TV set and watched in all. Well sending John Glenn back into space is a good start. I first met -- in 1957 when he was a record setting marine pilot before there was a NASA. We were both 36 of them were -- 77 now. And I wondered how he's been holding up to the rigors of training for next -- space mission. What I found out did not surprise me John Glenn had the right stuff then and he has the right stuff now that he would. Be the first to tell you he'straining necessary to work in space I have renewed respect for what John Glenn is doing now. Intensive training for this nine day mission began over seven months ago. The seven member crew must learn expensivetribute to the spirit that brought him to this moment. And as John Glenn suits. You will be witnesses to a rare sight these things and genuine American hero. And if you look closely you'll see -
John Glenn Orbited the Earth 50 Years Agoyear old former fighter pilot named John Glenn ushered for the launch hits over Right here. It wasn't long before John Glenn confirm from space. okay and I feel man who undergo orbital flight. John Glenn would circle the three times in space
-- day had finally -- Forty year old former fighter pilot named John Glenn ushered for the launch -- -- hits over Stacy. Entered the tiny -- Capps walked in the eyes of the world were upon him. -- -- was parting words from mission control. Godspeed John -- Right here. -- It wasn't long before John Glenn confirm from space. -- okay and I feel fine capitalist running around. -- I don't remember and I -- -- the -- they're doing I'm just a couple of hundred yards behind me it was beautiful. Perfect blueprint Denver and -- -- -- BC stand science correspondent tells good morning on that special report. -- -- Severe weather Mercury control held I don't know global -- days of the free world and America's -- man who undergo orbital flight. John Glenn would circle the -- three times in -- space capsule traveling at speeds reaching 171000 miles an hour but then a dangerous -
John Glenn Celebrates Orbiting the EarthExactly fifty years ago John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth he marking the anniversary America's confidence back on track they got a cap lamp. With John Glenn did on February 20 1962. His triple circumnavigate of the it was
Exactly fifty years ago John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth he marking the anniversary of the -- state university. Talking with astronauts aboard the International Space Station and he remembered that his pioneering today he said was the best day of his life. And a big moment for America to here's ABC's John -- Precisely 50 years ago this morning. A -- in the silver suit put America's confidence back on track they got a cap lamp. With John Glenn did on February 20 1962. His triple circumnavigate -- of the -- it was just what the nation needed. And just at -
Oct. 29, 1998: John Glenn Returns to SpaceJohn Glenn is neither the first politician to fly there. And while we have not yet seen John Glenn in space tonight we know he's up there violating the shuttle's air space. For John Glenn . Another ninety minutes was no big deal
John Glenn is neither the first politician to fly in space nor the first former astronaut to make a comeback but Glenn made it more exciting today. It wasn't the first time the people driven down to the cape and stand on the beach. To watch the shuttle's been up. 91 times before but a lot of people were there today because Glenn was going to fly and that's why the president and mrs. Clinton were there. And while we have not yet seen John Glenn in space tonight we know he's up there because we've heard him as well as his commander here are some excerpts. Wellminor problems including a small plane violating the shuttle's air space. For John Glenn . Another ninety minutes was no big deal and lift off -- in a place where there have been many emotional highs thistake a lot more than left to diminish the echoes of godspeed John Glenn that were still being heard here. Morton dean ABC news Kennedy Space Center Florida. We heard the event described in a number of ways today described ourselves pretty enthusiastically John Glenn taking a victory laps at one person. It was like Woodstock for all people someone else said. More than 3500 journalists from -
1976: John Glenn Calls For 'Bold Gov't'The key to restoring confidence. To restore control for each of us. To restore freedom. Lyonnais in renewed partnership between citizens and their government. Now as the time for a bold and responsive government to forge that partnership. A time to harness quickly the spirit every newly so I
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Golden Globes 2013 Recap: Top Winners and Unforgettable Gueststo the awards show. But here's our list of the real winners for behavior during the loans in the confusing Sarah. John Glenn Close National audience participation and that you can do you you get out. Tommy Jones may locked inside but most emotional
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