CIA winds down drone strike program in Pakistan
U.S. officials say the CIA targeted killing program in Pakistan is winding down amid stricter rules and diplomatic sensitivities. With Afghanistan drawdown and changing al Qaida threats, opportunities for strikes are shrinking as Obama signals continued but limited use in Yemen and Somalia rather than Pakistan.
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Lawmakers Trade Cuts for Increases in Spending
Congress wrestles with the annual spending bills cutting armed air marshals while boosting funds for unaccompanied migrant children. They also seek gun background check funding and resist eco nomic program cuts as military procurement costs rise. Rep Jim Foran notes balancing adds for NI C C S and NSF salaries shows the district’s priorities.
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