Manning trial mirrors decade of Pentagon turmoil
The Bradley Manning court martial at Fort Meade centers on the largest leak of classified documents to WikiLeaks while highlighting Pentagon debates over gays in the military and counterinsurgency in Iraq and Afghanistan. Judge Col. Denise Lind weighs a prison term after Manning's espionage and theft convictions.
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GOP seeks rising stars to broaden appeal at Boston meeting
The GOP plans to spotlight a younger, ethnically diverse group of leaders to counter election losses and broaden appeal among women and minorities as conservatives clash over strategy and solutions on health care immigration and budget. Newt Gingrich criticized anti Obama rhetoric and urged learning rather than negative campaigning.
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Republicans Expand Minority Outreach Nationwide
The program supports continued GOP outreach to minority communities as part of a broader effort last year. It ties to President Obama’s prior campaign stance and signals ongoing political engagement at the national level.
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Federal judges urge Congress for court funding
Chief judges from 49 states urge lawmakers to avoid further automatic spending cuts that would devastate the judiciary. They cite a $350 million budget reduction slowing cases and increasing safety risks, with fewer officers handling rising convicts. The letter goes to House and Senate leaders amid August recess.
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Editorial tips for reader letters in Aiken Standard
The passage suggests readers comment on the story via the website or mail to Opinions, Aiken Standard. It notes Manhattan said in a Thursday interview that Preska, appointed by President George H.W. Bush, helped organize support for the letter.
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Sentencing panel to focus on minimums
The U S Sentencing Commission voted unanimously to review mandatory minimum prison penalties. The action follows a Justice Department policy shift announced by Attorney General Eric Holder to target long mandatory sentences for low level drug offenders to free justice dollars for crime-fighting needs.
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