Shorter tours and home front support ease Afghan returns
Soldiers returning from Afghanistan face quieter homecomings as families adjust after deployment. Pentagon programs and chaplains coach troops and spouses to manage stress and roles, while leaders urge supportive responses to prevent stigma.
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United recovery on hold amid mechanics labor curse
United Airlines faces a stalled recovery as 18 000 mechanics reject wage cut concessions delaying a 5.2 billion savings plan. The carrier seeks federal loan guarantees and avoidance of Chapter 11 while pursuing new talks and a $2 billion loan to cover a looming debt payment.
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Pollsters face growing obstacles to accurate surveys
Pollsters report more barriers from cell phones caller ID and answering machines amid public survey reluctance. National polls remain robust with proper methods, but state polls on tight budgets struggle to reflect demographics and voting patterns.
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