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Gore Administration- Winter 2003
All righty then! Here we go some more!
Winter 2003
"Fred Rogers dying would've been a tragedy. Thank goodness his operation is a success and he will be with us a bit longer."
"Al Gore's mini-series is a pretty fun, but also serious look at the problems that the people of the world have to face with things potentially getting worse if we do not fix matters now."
"The Coumbia tragedy is a reminder of the sacrifices we put to explore the stars and on the advncements we have to keep making."
2003 saw a rise in confidence within for Al Gore. While the 2002 elections did not bring in as many rewards as expected, the growing appreciation toward him did mean growing affections for the Democrats and even the Green party who have been using their growing influence for establishing more chapters around the United States. There was of course also the swearing in of some brand new members of the House and Senate of course, but it was business as usual for the most part. The beginning of 2003 saw the increased presence of air marshals, security at airports and a more proactive behavior. However, the relative peace brought greater hope as well. Perhaps more notably was how the slow news week meant matters that otherwise would've been missed ended up getting more attention. One was on a case regarding copyright extension, which would extend pre-existing copyright for 20 more years. While some did not see this as a big deal, others were a bit more moved on how long stuff was before entering the public domain. What really got the attention was the presence of Mr. Fred Rogers. Ever since a meeting with President Al Gore, he became more notcieable as the President wished for Mr. Rogers to assist in spreading the awareness of protecting the environment and being more conscious in usage. Additionally, he recommended Rogers in promptly seeing a doctor upon hearing of his stomach pains. Indeed, it was in October he was diagnosed with stomach cancer and he went under surgery sooner. The surgery was a success and Mr. Rogers was undergoing a good recovery. Mr. Rogers was invited to speak on behalf on Eldred's behalf. Recalling the prior incident in regards to recording shows, Mr. Rogers spoke quietly and elogantly on the subject manner. His inclusion brought more attention to the case. Despite, the case still passed 5-4, allowing CTEA to go forward, but the closeness brought some more interest in the case, especially with the potential development of legislation to address the lingering issues.
Image of Fred Rogers during the court case of Eldred v. Reno
Not everything was all well and good. The nation grieved for the loss of the 7 astronauts aboard the Columbia as the craft destroyed upon reentry. The month of Febuary was followed with mourning their lives with Al Gore creating a memorial for them as well as bestowing upon them and the passangers of the previous Challenger disaster posthumous Congressional Space Medals of Honor, 14 in all of them. It brought a bit more focus back into space and on humanity's goal to return to the stars from where they came. Another disaster was also the Station nightclub fire, claiming more lives of innocent people. Perhaps to help combat the trend of bleak news while also wanting to promote environmental awareness, Al Gore had a special mini-series on the importance of the environment as well as climate change, including big names in the scientific community and those to reach out to children, most notably Bill Nye and Fred Rogers. The mini-series ran on multiple channels beyond PBS and grew to be a popular, enlightening and surprisingly mature take on the subject matter that was still appropriate for all ages. People began dwelling more on the environment and the impact they have, but moreover, the impact of large bodies such as companies and the military, hence the gradual cutbacks to certain aspects of the military (offset by pay increases for the soldiers.)
Columbia debris at the accident
Overabroad, attempts resolving the issues with Israel and Palestine were gaining some ground, but it was becoming difficult due to friction on both sides, though Gore and Lieberman were determined to end the issue here. Some plans even considered began potentially withholding support. Other issues included dealing with Iraq, who was being pressured by the US for examinations.
Winter 2003
"Fred Rogers dying would've been a tragedy. Thank goodness his operation is a success and he will be with us a bit longer."
"Al Gore's mini-series is a pretty fun, but also serious look at the problems that the people of the world have to face with things potentially getting worse if we do not fix matters now."
"The Coumbia tragedy is a reminder of the sacrifices we put to explore the stars and on the advncements we have to keep making."
2003 saw a rise in confidence within for Al Gore. While the 2002 elections did not bring in as many rewards as expected, the growing appreciation toward him did mean growing affections for the Democrats and even the Green party who have been using their growing influence for establishing more chapters around the United States. There was of course also the swearing in of some brand new members of the House and Senate of course, but it was business as usual for the most part. The beginning of 2003 saw the increased presence of air marshals, security at airports and a more proactive behavior. However, the relative peace brought greater hope as well. Perhaps more notably was how the slow news week meant matters that otherwise would've been missed ended up getting more attention. One was on a case regarding copyright extension, which would extend pre-existing copyright for 20 more years. While some did not see this as a big deal, others were a bit more moved on how long stuff was before entering the public domain. What really got the attention was the presence of Mr. Fred Rogers. Ever since a meeting with President Al Gore, he became more notcieable as the President wished for Mr. Rogers to assist in spreading the awareness of protecting the environment and being more conscious in usage. Additionally, he recommended Rogers in promptly seeing a doctor upon hearing of his stomach pains. Indeed, it was in October he was diagnosed with stomach cancer and he went under surgery sooner. The surgery was a success and Mr. Rogers was undergoing a good recovery. Mr. Rogers was invited to speak on behalf on Eldred's behalf. Recalling the prior incident in regards to recording shows, Mr. Rogers spoke quietly and elogantly on the subject manner. His inclusion brought more attention to the case. Despite, the case still passed 5-4, allowing CTEA to go forward, but the closeness brought some more interest in the case, especially with the potential development of legislation to address the lingering issues.
Image of Fred Rogers during the court case of Eldred v. Reno
Not everything was all well and good. The nation grieved for the loss of the 7 astronauts aboard the Columbia as the craft destroyed upon reentry. The month of Febuary was followed with mourning their lives with Al Gore creating a memorial for them as well as bestowing upon them and the passangers of the previous Challenger disaster posthumous Congressional Space Medals of Honor, 14 in all of them. It brought a bit more focus back into space and on humanity's goal to return to the stars from where they came. Another disaster was also the Station nightclub fire, claiming more lives of innocent people. Perhaps to help combat the trend of bleak news while also wanting to promote environmental awareness, Al Gore had a special mini-series on the importance of the environment as well as climate change, including big names in the scientific community and those to reach out to children, most notably Bill Nye and Fred Rogers. The mini-series ran on multiple channels beyond PBS and grew to be a popular, enlightening and surprisingly mature take on the subject matter that was still appropriate for all ages. People began dwelling more on the environment and the impact they have, but moreover, the impact of large bodies such as companies and the military, hence the gradual cutbacks to certain aspects of the military (offset by pay increases for the soldiers.)
Columbia debris at the accident
Overabroad, attempts resolving the issues with Israel and Palestine were gaining some ground, but it was becoming difficult due to friction on both sides, though Gore and Lieberman were determined to end the issue here. Some plans even considered began potentially withholding support. Other issues included dealing with Iraq, who was being pressured by the US for examinations.
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