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Date: Mar 17, 2009 1:22 PM
Subject: news articles for 3/17 (Happy St. Patrick's Day!)
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Iraqi, Coalition Detain Terrorists, Destroy Explosives in Iraq
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2009 – Coalition and Iraqi forces arrested two suspected terrorists, seized weapons and destroyed thousands of pounds of explosives in operations in Iraq in the past five days, military officials reported.
Iraqi, U. S. Soldiers Provide Aid to Musharah
FORWARD OPERATING BASE HUNTER — Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers conducted a joint humanitarian mission to provide medical attention and essential supplies to the citizens of Musharah near Forward Operating Base Hunter on March 8.
PWSS handover brings bright, clean future
BAGHDAD – Four public works sub-stations funded by Coalition forces were turned over to the Government of Iraq March 16, during a ceremony in the Yarmouk neighborhood of the Mansour district in Baghdad.
Iraqi security forces take helm of JSS 2 in Diwaniya
CAMP ECHO, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces and the local government assumed full responsibility for manning and operating the Joint Security Station 2 in Diwaniya during a ceremony March 14.
On the Ground: U. S. Training Efforts Build Self-sufficiency in Iraq
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2009 – U.S. forces in Iraq are equipping Iraqis with the skills they need to assume a greater role in their nation’s security.
Civil Affairs Troops Make Progress on Streets of Iraq
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2009 – As security continues to improve in Iraq, civil affairs units and provincial reconstruction teams become more effective, the commander of the Army reserve’s 304th Civil Affairs Brigade said today.
Coalition, Afghan Forces Kill 11 Militants in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2009 – Afghan and coalition forces killed 11 militants, detained suspected militants, and netted drugs and weapons in operations over the past week in Afghanistan, military officials reported.
Combat Medic strengthens skills under rigors of war
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (March 17, 2009) – As Soldiers train for combat, many first-time deployers are unaware of the stress and responsibility they will face once they assume their position in-country. But for one combat medic, this deployment has helped establish a strong sense of pride in himself and in what he does for his fellow Soldiers.
Face of Defense: Former Teacher Answers Call to Serve
BAGHDAD, March 17, 2009 – Army Spc. Eileen Flynn seemed like an unlikely recruit for the military – on paper, at least. Flynn moved to the United States from her native Sydney, Australia, when she was 23.
The American Legion Strongly Opposed to President's Plan to Charge Wounded Heroes for Treatment
WASHINGTON, March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The leader of the nation's largest veterans organization says he is "deeply disappointed and concerned" after a meeting with President Obama today to discuss a proposal to force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of military veterans who have suffered service-connected disabilities and injuries.
Homeland Security - Study Finds Serious Vulnerabilities in U. S. Passport Process
An investigation conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found serious weak spots in the process of issuing of passports, raising concern over terrorists’ access to American identities.
Citi, Morgan Stanley look to sidestep bonus caps: report
(Reuters) – Anticipating restrictions on bonuses, officials at Citigroup Inc and Morgan Stanley are exploring ways to sidestep tough new federal caps on compensation, the Wall Street Journal said.
8 Dems oppose quick debate on global warming bill
WASHINGTON -- Eight Senate Democrats are opposing speedy action on President Barack Obama's bill to combat global warming, complicating prospects for the legislation and creating problems for their party's leaders.
Mexico Imposes Tariffs on U. S. Amid Trucking Dispute
March 17 (Bloomberg) -- Mexico set the stage for the first trade war of President Barack Obama’s administration by slapping import tariffs on $2.4 billion of U.S. goods in retaliation for a ban of its trucks from American roads.
State considers return to gold, silver dollars
A bill being considered in the Montana Legislature blasts the Federal Reserve's role in America's money policy and permits the state to conduct business in gold and silver instead of the Fed's legal tender notes.
Push to audit Federal Reserve gains steam
A bill calling for the comptroller general of the United States to audit the private Federal Reserve is gaining momentum in Washington, D.C., as more and more representatives add their names to its bipartisan support.
Lose your property for growing food?
Some small farms and organic food growers could be placed under direct supervision of the federal government under new legislation making its way through Congress.
U. S. Zeros In On Chitral Pakistan In Hunt For bin Laden
Where’s Osama? Try Chitral, once a trekkers’ paradise in Pakistan that has been sealed off to outsiders and is now regularly buzzed by American spy drones.
Russia Plans Rearmament
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has announced plans for a large-scale rearmament in response to what he says are NATO efforts to expand near Russia's borders.
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