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Jun 16

Pentagon rules out U.S. military cooperation with Iran in Iraq crisis

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The Pentagon's press secretary, Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby, told reporters Monday that while there may be discussions between U.S. and Iranian officials in Vienna about security in the region, it will not include any military coordination.

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Jun 13

Which federal agencies do lobbyists target most?

By Elizabeth Shell

Of the nearly 250 agencies tracked by the Center for Responsive Politics, it’s hardly surprising that the ones responsible for making the laws, the U.S. House and Senate, top the list at No. 1 and 2, respectively, of the 10…

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Apr 08

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News Wrap: Hagel, Chinese defense minister discuss disputed islands

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met with China’s defense minister, who warned that his government is ready to use force to defend their sovereignty over a group of islands under territorial dispute with Japan and…

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Apr 08

Airmen at odds with Air Force brass over future of beloved A-10 plane

By Dan Sagalyn

The Defense Department decision to retire an Air Force plane built specifically to support ground forces has ignited a firestorm of criticism from the airmen whose job is to embed with Army ground forces and spot enemy targets. Meanwhile, one…

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Apr 04

Cheating nuclear force described as ‘thoroughly professional’ in 2013

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

A retired general chosen to explore flaws in U.S. nuclear forces signed off one year ago on a study describing the nuclear Air Force as "thoroughly professional, disciplined" and performing effectively - an assessment service leaders interpreted as an encouraging…

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Feb 24

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How will proposed military savings affect strategy and security?

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Jan 16

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Is Air Force cheating scandal symptomatic of a bigger problem?

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Nov 07

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News Wrap: Haiyan, the most powerful storm of the year, hits the Philippines

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May 15

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New Sexual Assault Allegations Against Those Charged With Prevention, Protection

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May 14

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News Wrap: Abortion Doctor Convicted for Murdering Babies Gets Life Sentence

News Wrap: Abortion Doctor Convicted for Murdering Babies Gets Life Sentence…

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