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World War II-era navigation system shut down
By Mike M. Ahlers, CNN


During the Bush administration, the system was at one point placed on the
chopping block, but was resurrected amid a flurry of reports from Loran
backers.

In late 2006, an Independent Assessment Team headed by Bradford Parkinson,
known as the "father of GPS," unanimously recommended that an enhanced
version of Loran, known as eLORAN, "be completed and retained as the
national backup system for GPS," saying it had "critical safety of life,
national and economic security, and quality of life applications."


But the Obama administration has described Loran as unnecessary and
antiquated. In a May 7 speech, Obama used Loran as an example of
government waste.



When Bush looked into shutting Loran down, there was quite a bit of
discussion regarding the proposal. I recall surveys were conducted,
including one by the Coast Guard, to get public opinion and input. A panel
of experts rendered their opinion. The input resulted in a decision to
continue funding Loran.

Now, President Obama simply decides to shut it down. No discussion that I
know of. Decision was made pretty much unilaterally it appears because *he*
doesn't think it's necessary and a waste of money.

Interesting.

Eisboch