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Date: Jan 28, 2009 1:24 PM
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U. S., Iraqi Forces Detain Suspects, Seize Weapons
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2009 – Iraqi security forces and U.S. soldiers detained suspected criminals and seized weapons in Baghdad's Rashid district yesterday.
Camp Ramadi Officially Transferred to GoI
CAMP RAMADI — Official documents finalizing the transfer of ownership of Camp Ramadi to the Iraqi government were signed on Camp Ali, Jan. 25. The documents were signed by Maj. Gen. Martin Post, the deputy commanding general of Multi-National Force-West, and Ali Al Yasiri, the director general for the Council of Ministers Operations, Government of Iraq.
On the Ground: Troops See ‘Changing Times’ in Iraq
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2009 – U.S. soldiers in Iraq are seeing their daily activities change from operational to humanitarian missions as the Iraqis take more control of their security.
On the Ground: U. S. Troops, Civilians Bring Goodwill to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2009 – Even as military efforts increase in Afghanistan, coalition forces reach out to Afghan civilians with humanitarian aid, job training and other supportive efforts.
Love of Cats Leads Volunteer to Troop-support Efforts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2009 – Gayle Lucas’ extensive volunteer efforts began when she opened her home to two cats in need. The Darien, Conn., resident offered to take in the cats, Boots and Scooter, when their owner, a soldier, was called to active duty in Kuwait in October 2004.
Face of Defense: Vietnam Veteran, Former Steeler Shares Lessons With Guard
BISMARCK, N.D., Jan. 28, 2009 – A Vietnam War veteran who overcame great odds to become a successful National Football League player shared his message of strength, attitude and optimism during the North Dakota National Guard's 2009 Safety Conference here Jan. 24.
Senator Warns White House Will 'Create Crisis' and 'Panic' to Push Stimulus
Is the new Obama administration taking cues from the Bush administration to get Congress to act? It certainly seemed that way to, South Carolina’s junior Republican senator, Jim DeMint.
House to Vote on Stimulus Bill, GOP to Say No
Despite visiting Republicans in Congress and stripping out two provisions the GOP objected to, President Obama is expected to win the House vote on his economic stimulus plan today, but without significant Republican support.
Economic stimulus? Feds want your medical records
A little-discussed provision in President Obama's economic stimulus plan would demand that every American submit to a government program for electronic medical records without a choice to opt out, and it has privacy advocates more than a little alarmed.
Ban on free speech (a. k. a. talkin' Jesus) gone
A college's ban on free speech – except for two selected hours per week – has been eliminated in a settlement with the Alliance Defense Fund, which took up the cause on behalf of a student threatened with arrest and expulsion for sharing the story of Jesus.
Egypt attacks Iran and allies in Arab world
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt aired its grievances against Iran, the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas and the Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah, saying they worked together in the fighting over Gaza to provoke conflict in the Middle East.
Israeli warplanes pound Gaza smuggling tunnels
JERUSALEM (AP) - President Barack Obama's new Mideast envoy sought Wednesday to boost a 10-day-old Gaza cease-fire that was thrown into turmoil, as Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza smuggling tunnels in retaliation for a Palestinian bombing that killed a soldier.
Russia 'stops missile deployment in Europe because of Obama'
Russia held out an olive branch to President Barack Obama today by suspending plans to deploy missiles in Europe, according to a report in Moscow. An official from Russia's General Staff in Moscow told Interfax news that the move had been made because the new United States leadership was reconsidering plans to establish a missile defence shield in eastern Europe.
Russia Denies Missile Suspension
Russian Defense Ministry officials are denying Russian news reports of a suspension of plans to deploy missiles in the country's Baltic enclave of Kaliningrad.
Sources Say Domestic Terrorist Arrested in Mobile Alabama
Mobile police sources say they’ve arrested a man believed to be a domestic terrorist. The investigation began January 5, when a local synagogue was spray painted with Nazi markings.
Democrats Launch Petition Against Rush Limbaugh After Firing Back at Obama
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has launched an online petition to express outrage at conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh for saying he wanted President Obama to "fail.
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House GOP member to Rush: Back off
Rush Limbaugh may command a large following, but his caustic comments Monday about the GOP’s congressional leadership have at least one Republican House member defending his colleagues and offering an unusually candid critique of the talk radio powerhouse and his fellow commentators.
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