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Date: Mar 21, 2009 1:36 PM
Subject: news articles for 3/21
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Forces Uncover Weapons Stockpiles in Baghdad, Southern Iraq
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2009 – Iraqi soldiers and police, along with U.S. soldiers, seized numerous enemy stockpiles in Baghdad and in southern Iraq in recent days, military officials reported.
Athabiah Primary School Renovated, Learning Environment Renewed
FOB WARRIOR — A recent ribbon cutting ceremony at the Athabiah Primary School in Riyadh celebrated the completion of a much-needed makeover project for the school.
Iraqi Mechanics Trained in Generator Repair
FOB DELTA — Seven Iraqi Soldiers recently learned how to repair generators in preparation for the handover of the Joint Security Stations in Wasit province.
Iraqi Army Marches Through Maysan
FOB HUNTER — Nearly 500 Iraqi Soldiers recently traveled approximately 20 miles to reinforce that the Iraqi Army (IA) is capable of ensuring security and providing stability here.
On the Ground: Soldiers Work to Solidify Security Gains
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2009 – U.S. soldiers serving in Multinational Division Baghdad continue to help their Iraqi partners work toward solidifying security gains in and around the Iraqi capital.
Afghan, Coalition Forces Kill 36 Militants, Detain Suspects
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2009 – Afghan and coalition forces killed 36 enemy fighters and detained eight suspects in operations in Afghanistan today and yesterday, military officials reported.
U.S. Projects in Afghanistan Support Security, Stability Efforts
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2009 – Myriad construction programs under way in Afghanistan are helping to improve security and provide a better future for the people of that war-torn country, the chief of the U.S. military engineering effort there said here today.
Special Operations Troops Deliver Smiles to Bagram Children
KABUL, Afghanistan, March 20, 2009 – Special operations troops here delivered gifts from Americans to Afghans that some say are as important as their combat missions.
Face of Defense: NCO Teaches Bistro Cooking in Barracks
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2009 – When it comes to cooking, Army Sgt. Edmund Perez knows how to prepare a healthy, affordable meal in about 30 minute.
Obama budget projected at $9.3 trillion in next 10 years
President Barack Obama's budget proposals, if carried out, would produce a staggering $9.3 trillion in total deficits over the next decade, much more than the White House has predicted, the Congressional Budget Office said on Friday.
Banker fury over tax ‘witch-hunt’
Bankers on Wall Street and in Europe have struck back against moves by US lawmakers to slap punitive taxes on bonuses paid to high earners at bailed-out institutions.
EU keeps lid on spending; US aids auto part makers
BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - The European Union resisted pressure to pump more cash into its recession-hit economies just as Washington added $5 billion more to its soaring rescue bill, throwing a lifeline to stricken auto parts makers.
Judge Blocks Rule Permitting Concealed Guns In U.S. Parks
A federal judge yesterday blocked a last-minute rule enacted by President George W. Bush allowing visitors to national parks to carry concealed weapons.
Suit claims recognition of God violates law
A court should reject arguments from those who seek "relentless extirpation" of any reference to religion in public life, according to a brief submitted in opposition to a Wisconsin lawsuit that challenges the National Day of Prayer.
House adopts plan for 'volunteer' corps
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a plan to set up a new "volunteer corps" and consider whether "a workable, fair, and reasonable mandatory service requirement for all able young people" should be developed.
Report: Iran has assembled network of lobbyists that has 'penetrated' administration
WASHINGTON — The number of significant pro-Iran lobbyists has grown and key players have gained access to the new administration of President Barak Obama, a report said.
North Korea confirms it detained 2 US reporters
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea confirmed Saturday that it was holding two American journalists and accused the women of "illegally intruding" on its territory.
Ramos, Compean say prayers held them up
Former U.S. Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, who were given long jail terms for shooting at a fleeing drug smuggler, today told Fox News Channel host Glenn Beck that they were sustained by prayers of the American people and their spirits were lifted by their letters.
Is Ban Ki-moon Trying to Squelch the U.N.'s Watchdogs?
Is United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon trying to squelch a branch of the world organization whose string of recent reports have drawn member nations' attention to dramatic U.N.
failings?
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