Doves Call for Draft Faces Pentagon's Opposition
A return to conscription is debated as Rep. Charles Rangel presses for a draft in name of shared sacrifice while the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld insist the all volunteer force is more capable and that draftees add little value. The clash signals a broader national discussion on universal service.
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Pentagon
America
Iraq
Charles Rangel
D-N.y
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Congress
Rumsfeld
Rangel
Bush Administration
Charles Moskos
Northwestern University
Curtis W. Tarr
Washington
Saddam regime used fear to keep top generals in line
In Iraq under Saddam Hussein fear and punishments deter dissent. The 1996 Sachet execution and widespread purges kept commanders loyal. Officials discuss amnesty for all but about 100 aides to entice coups you never know.
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Cairo
Egypt
Saddam Hussein
Kamel Sadhet
Saddam
Sachet
Iraq signals willingness to discuss Blix terms seeks compromise
Baghdad says it will do its best to satisfy Hans Blix as talks approach with UN inspectors. A senior Iraqi official hints at possible compromise ideas, while dismissing US claims of Iraqi weapons based on disputed evidence.
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Baghdad
Blix
Iraq
Hossam Mohamed Amin
Hans Blix
Mohamed ElBaradei
Amin
U.S
Colin Powell
Security Council
Rhode Island leaders open public offices hours forums
Governor Don Carcieri held his first monthly citizen office hours in Providence with residents discussing issues such as insurance for a child. The event marks a shift from Rhode Island’s past of backroom deals as new leaders promise greater public engagement and transparency. Ernest Romano, 97, attended to thank the governor for environmental concerns and to witness a historic moment for Rhode Island.
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Providence
Don Carcieri
Careteri
June ‘Speakman
Roger Williams University
Ernest Romano
Kingston
Rhode Island
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