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Gates Angry About Defense-Related Leaks
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 17 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

Comments vote down The Page by Mark Halperin found this 17 days agofound this
mudvillegazette.com - 9 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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Robert Gates Latest Blog Posts

A Last-Minute Meeting On Afghanistan
98 minutes ago at The Atlantic Politics Channel
A Final Meeting on Afghanistan
106 minutes ago at Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Afghanistan: The “Dithering” Ends. The Soldiering Begins.
8 hours ago at The Moderate Voice
How charters will spend Gates’ $60 million
18 hours ago at Joanne Jacobs
Obama's First Year Policies Need Time to Settle In
time.com - 4 days ago
Obama's First Year Policies Need Time to Settle In
— time.com — The media are giving Obama grief for just about everything. But it's far too soon to judge... his policies (more) Obama's First Year Policies Need Time to Settle In

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Afghanistan: The “Dithering” Ends. The Soldiering Begins.
themoderatevoice.com - 8 hours ago
Afghanistan: The “Dithering” Ends. The Soldiering Begins.
— themoderatevoice.com — Tuesday night, after months of careful deliberation—some have called it “dithering,” Gen. McChrystal recently called it a... “thoughtful process”— President Obama will, before an audience of resplendent cadets at storied West Point, announce to the nation how ... (more) Afghanistan: The “Dithering” Ends. The Soldiering Begins.

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mudvillegazette.com - 15 days ago
War Costs Money
— mudvillegazette.com — ...that's why a "senior administration official, who requested anonymity in order to reflect the details and tone... of confidential deliberations, said these concerns had added to the president's insistence at a White House meeting on Wednesday that each military option include the quickest ... (more) War Costs Money

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reuters.com - 18 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

Comments vote down Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News found this 18 days agofound this
“Hate speech” accusations vs women’s rights
faustasblog.com - 21 days ago
“Hate speech” accusations vs women’s rights
— faustasblog.com — In a lengthy post, Gates of Vienna posts recommendations on women’s rights and Sharia law: Participating States... must point out to all religious groups that men and women enjoy quality before the law. In addition, participating states should punish violations according to the law.  ... (more) “Hate speech” accusations vs women’s rights

Comments vote down Fausta Fausta posted 21 days agoposted this
Remember When This Was Patriotic
rhymeswithright.mu.nu - 17 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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njdc.org - 16 days ago
Shabbat Reading 11/13
— njdc.org — Here are some interesting articles from the past week. These links are designed to be printed out... and enjoyed over a restful Shabbat. Feel free to join the conversation by following and contributing at #shabbatreading every Friday on Twitter.   Washington Post :  ... (more) Shabbat Reading 11/13

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onthehillblog.blogspot.com - 12 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 - 17 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

Comments vote down TPM Election Central found this 17 days agofound this
corner.nationalreview.com - 20 days ago
The Gates Test -- By: NRO Staff
— corner.nationalreview.com — Today marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. But even that phrase doesn’t... do the story justice: The wall did not fall--it was pushed. I’m currently writing a history of the past 20 years, and have a good deal about the Berlin ... (more) The Gates Test -- By: NRO Staff

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thehill.com - 18 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

Comments vote down The Page by Mark Halperin found this 18 days agofound this
scotusblog.com - 14 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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Gates blocks release of abuse pictures
politico.com - 14 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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google.com - 14 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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Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident
usatoday.com - 9 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

Comments vote down The Note found this 9 days agofound this
usatoday.com - 9 days ago
Inquiries look into use of retired generals as advisers
— usatoday.com — Adm. Michael Mullen said the military services were examining their "senior mentor" programs because of concerns raised... by a USA TODAY investigation published Wednesday. "This is a group of individuals who provide incredibly valuable, seasoned, wise ... (more) Inquiries look into use of retired generals as advisers

Comments vote down CNSNews.com Headlines found this 9 days agofound this
thehill.com - 8 days 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

Comments vote down Hot Air » Top Picks found this 8 days agofound this
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