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thehill.com - 37 hours ago
Dem chairman not happy with 9/11 trials
— thehill.com — The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee expressed opposition today to Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to give civilian trials to the 9/11 plotters. Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) penned a letter to Holder and Defense Secretary Robert ... (more) Dem chairman not happy with 9/11 trials

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mudvillegazette.com - 2 days ago
Pentagon Launches Review of Fort Hood Shooting
— mudvillegazette.com — "The shootings at Fort Hood raise a number of troubling questions that demand complete but prompt answers," Gates said. "It is prudent to determine immediately whether there are internal weaknesses or procedural shortcomings in the department that could make us vulnerable in the future."  ... (more) Pentagon Launches Review of Fort Hood Shooting

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google.com - 7 days ago
The Associated Press: Gates blocks release of detainee abuse photos
— google.com — Nov 14, 2009 WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Robert Gates has blocked the public release of any more pictures of foreign detainees abused by their U.S. captors, saying their release would endanger American soldiers. The Obama administration filed a ... (more) The Associated Press: Gates blocks release of detainee ...

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thecable.foreignpolicy.com - 2 days ago
Specter: Big troop request would meet "cold" reception in Congress
— thecable.foreignpolicy.com — Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter said Thursday he would not support any troop increase to Afghanistan and predicted a troop increase announcement would meet a cold reception on Capitol Hill. "We ought not to add troops to Afghanistan, I ... (more) Specter: Big troop request would meet "cold" reception ...

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Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident
usatoday.com - 2 days ago
Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident
— usatoday.com — The hearing by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee kicked off a congressional push to examine laws and policies dealing with suspicious troops. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, the committee's top Republican, said the military ... (more) Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident

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onthehillblog.blogspot.com - 4 days ago
Senate Defeats Attempt To Block Closing Gitmo
— onthehillblog.blogspot.com — Some 57 senators voted to defeat a Republican proposal that would have prohibited the use of funds to construct or modify prison facilities to hold individuals currently being detained at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (more) Senate Defeats Attempt To Block Closing Gitmo

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defenselink.mil - 10 days ago
DefenseLink News Article: Gates Lashes Out at Leakers
— defenselink.mil — American Forces Press Service EN ROUTE TO OSHKOSH, Wis., Nov. 12, 2009 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today condemned a spate of leaks regarding both the Afghanistan strategy deliberations and last week's shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, ... (more) DefenseLink News Article: Gates Lashes Out at Leakers

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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 11 days ago
TPMDC Morning Roundup
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Poll: Public Opposes Afghanistan Surge, Split On Obama's Decision-Making A new CNN poll finds that only 40% of Americans favor the war in Afghanistan, with 58% opposing it. American also do not support sending more troops to Afghanistan, by a ... (more) TPMDC Morning Roundup

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Remember When This Was Patriotic
rhymeswithright.mu.nu - 10 days ago
Remember When This Was Patriotic
— rhymeswithright.mu.nu — You know -- the people's right to know, dissent is the highest form of patriotism, etc. Guess it isn't patriotic any more -- at least now that a man who has no understanding of or appreciation for the military is... (more) Remember When This Was Patriotic

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politico.com - 11 days ago
Frank: 'Don't Ask' repeal coming next year
— politico.com — Kerry Eleveld reports that there's a plan and a timetable for repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell": Repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell” will likely be included as part of next year’s Department of Defense ... (more) Frank: 'Don't Ask' repeal coming next year

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Gates blocks release of abuse pictures
politico.com - 7 days ago
Gates blocks release of abuse pictures
— politico.com — Gates files notice that will likely block release of photos depicting abuse of detainees in Iraq and Afghanistan. (more) Gates blocks release of abuse pictures

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michaelyon-online.com - 10 days ago
Japanese Aid to Afghanistan II
— michaelyon-online.com — 12 November 2009 I asked General David Petraeus, General (ret.) Barry McCaffrey, and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, about the Japanese decisions on Afghanistan. (The Japanese plan to recall their refueling capacity but to add $5 billion ... (more) Japanese Aid to Afghanistan II

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redstate.com - 10 days ago
What Was Once Patriotic Is Now Treason
— redstate.com — During the Bush administration, leaks out of the Pentagon, State Department, and CIA that would undermine national security were routinely praised by the Democrats and mainstream media as patriotic. Now that leaks are coming out showing just how ... (more) What Was Once Patriotic Is Now Treason

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thehill.com - 11 days ago
Frank: DADT repeal will go in Defense authoriztion
— thehill.com — A repeal of "Don't ask, don't tell" will be included in next year's Defense Department authorization bill, Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) says. “Military issues are always done as part of the overall authorization bill,” Frank told The Advocate. “'Don’t ... (more) Frank: DADT repeal will go in Defense authoriztion

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reuters.com - 10 days ago
Billionaire Bill Gates says Wall Street pay too high
— reuters.com — Michelle Nichols NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bill Gates said on Wednesday he believes Wall Street pay is "often too high" and that U.S. government ownership of American International Group Inc worries him because it has devalued the giant insurer. The ... (more) Billionaire Bill Gates says Wall Street pay too high

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Gibbs: Policy On Settlements Hasn't Changed
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 13 days ago
Gibbs: Policy On Settlements Hasn't Changed
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said reporters should not read anything into the closed, off-camera meeting between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scheduled for this evening. Gibbs said during his daily ... (more) Gibbs: Policy On Settlements Hasn't Changed

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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 11 days ago
Gates praises Reagan for 'circumspect' use of U.S. military
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — WASHINGTON (CNN) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates praised President Ronald Reagan on Tuesday for being "circumspect" about putting American credibility or troops at risk in the absence of "a clear mission or strong odds of success." Gates ... (more) Gates praises Reagan for 'circumspect' use of U.S. military

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Gates Angry About Defense-Related Leaks
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 10 days ago
Gates Angry About Defense-Related Leaks
— thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — The defense secretary is upset about leaked information regarding the Afghanistan policy discussions and the Fort Hood investigation. (more) Gates Angry About Defense-Related Leaks

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scotusblog.com - 7 days ago
Gates bars abuse photos’ release
— scotusblog.com — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates ruled on Friday that 44 photos that reportedly show abuse of detainees by the U.S. military in Iraq and Afghanistan cannot be released publicly. The Obama Administration notified the Supreme Court on Friday evening ... (more) Gates bars abuse photos’ release

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Robert Gates: George W. Bush Was No Ronald Reagan
firedoglake.com - 11 days ago
Robert Gates: George W. Bush Was No Ronald Reagan
— firedoglake.com — Here’s Gates, talking about Reagan and the military. You don’t even have to read between the lines . President Reagan was circumspect about putting or keeping America’s troops and America’s credibility at risk without a ... (more) Robert Gates: George W. Bush Was No Ronald Reagan

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