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vetvoice.com - 3/19/2009
DoD Stop-Loss Press Release
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So here it is, in its entirety.  Feel free to pick it apart, read into it, ask questions, whatever.  There's still a lot we don't know.  I'm about to jump on a conference call about this. . . . IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 179-09 March 18, 2009 __ ...
washingtonpost.com - 3/19/2009
Army to Phase Out 'Stop-Loss' Practice
— washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Army to Phase Out 'Stop-Loss' Practice

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thedonovan.com - 3/18/2009
The End of Stop Loss
— thedonovan.com — Secretary Gates announced the Army was ending its use of the Stop Loss authority this year. So,... I took an hour of vacation today and spent it with the Army G1, LTG Michael Rochelle, MG Gina Farrisee, Director, Military Personnel Management and a host of lesser luminaries of the MSM and Blog ... (more) The End of Stop Loss

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Good News
Obsidian Wings — ... Today brought some very good news for members and veterans of the armed forces. First, Stop Loss -- whereby a service member's term of service can be extended whether she likes it or not -- will be ended: ...

Cheers and Jeers: Thursday
Daily Kos — ... its idea to restructure the VA insurance payment system;  and the back-door draft is going bye-bye. 'Bout damn time. ...

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