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Due Process
Jose Padilla is no angel. He had an extensive arrest record even before the Bush administration ordered him held indefinitely as an “enemy combatant.” But here is what the U.S. Constitution says about how the law must treat the non-angelic: … Continue reading
Roberts’ Rules Of War
In the first few days of Judge John Roberts’ hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, most senators focused their questions on his views of privacy, precedent and free speech. So far, only Sen. Russ Feingold has asked Roberts about his … Continue reading
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Unraveling of the U.S. Military
In a recent speech at Fort Bragg, a major U.S. military base, president Bush declared, “There is no higher calling than service in our armed forces.” It seems fewer and fewer young Americans and their parents agree with him. The … Continue reading
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National Guard Endures from One Gulf to Another
NATIONAL GUARD ENDURES FROM ONE GULF TO ANOTHER By Diane M. Grassi September 15, 2005 There is evidence that there will be many heroic tales to be told and to be heard as the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and parts of … Continue reading
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The deafening – and dangerous – silence on taxes
The deafening – and dangerous – silence on taxes As silence sets in over a Gulf Coast devastated by Hurricane Katrina, it is also setting in among both political parties in Washington. Sure, there is a lot of finger-pointing from … Continue reading
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U.S. Agenda on Iran Lacking Key Support
Despite an intense lobbying effort at the most senior levels, the Bush administration failed to persuade three key countries Thursday to back the United States in pressuring Iran to give up sensitive aspects of its nuclear energy program, diplomats and … Continue reading
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World Leaders Shake Heads as Reforms to Check Nuclear Arms Spread Dumped
Kofi Annan has called it a disgrace and Australian Prime Minister John Howard termed it a major disappointment. After months of wrangling, world leaders were shaking their heads over the dumping of proposed UN reforms to check nuclear weapons proliferation … Continue reading
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The Pentagon’s nuclear wish
Amid increasing tension between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program, and growing concern about overstretched US ground forces, the George W Bush administration is moving steadily toward adopting the preemptive use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states … Continue reading
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Lieutenant General Blum: Guard units stretched thin due to Iraq War and Hurricane Katrina
Guard units stretched thin National Guard chief: Overseas missions left forces short of much-needed gear Stephen J. Hedges, Chicago Tribune, Saturday, September 17, 2005 WASHINGTON — The deployment of nearly 50,000 National Guard troops from 50 states as part of the Hurricane … Continue reading
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Message: I Care About the Black Folks
Message: I Care About the Black Folks Once Toto parts the curtain, the Wizard of Oz can never be the wizard again. He is forever Professor Marvel, blowhard and snake-oil salesman. Hurricane Katrina, which is likely to endure in the … Continue reading
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