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www.usatoday.com — Military officials predict interest will rise even further because of the worsening economy. "We'd like to think now we've bottomed out here and (recruiting) now will continue increasing," said Curtis Gilroy, a Pentagon personnel official. "A lot of that is because of the relatively good news ...

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Think Progress — ... “The number of young people considering a military career has significantly increased for the first time in about five years, buoyed by more positive news out of Iraq. Military officials predict interest will rise even further because of the worsening economy,” USA Today reports. ...

Military recruitment seen rising amid job woes
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... the military increased from 9% to 11% in the first half of this year, according to a Pentagon-sponsored survey. The poll questioned 3,304 young people ages 16 to 21. "We have … a lot more people coming to us now," said Sgt. 1st Class Chad Benes, a recruiter at the Mount Clemens, Mich., recruiting station. Staff Sgt. Harry Weaver, another recruiter at the station, cited the worsening economy in the area, which is 25 miles from Detroit, home of the foundering auto industry. Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2008-11-18-recrui...

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Political Animal — ... there's nothing wrong with Obama keeping Robert Gates around as the Defense Secretary. * The combination of the weak economy and declining violence in Iraq has boosted the number of young people considering military careers. * Republicans seem to have some ...

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