Lawmakers push military on fate of don’t ask don’t tell
Lawmakers will hear from the service chiefs on Capitol Hill about whether repealing the policy makes sense and the potential disruption. President Obama and Defense Secretary Gates support lifting the ban, while Adm. Mike Mullen urges a full assessment ahead of any changes. Testimony begins with Army Gen. George Casey and Air Force Gen. Norton Schwartz, followed by Marine Corps Gen. James Conway.
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Taliban Fight Tougher Contest In Marjah Afghanistan
Outnumbered Taliban fighters mounted a tougher contest than expected in Marjah as U S led forces closed on a 2 square mile pocket. Marines and Afghan units pressed the area while a new civilian chief planned to enter the town and re establish Afghan government control.
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Obama health reform plan posted before Blair House summit
The White House planned to publish Obama’s health overhaul proposal on its website ahead of Thursday’s Blair House summit. The plan would require most Americans to obtain coverage with subsidies for many to afford premiums and would prohibit insurers from denying coverage for medical problems or charging higher rates, at an expected cost near 1 trillion dollars over ten years.
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Nine suspects charged in Texas church arsons
Federal officials say two suspects, Jason Bourque and Daniel McAllister, face five counts of felony arson for fires at Smith County churches. Authorities note at least 11 blazes across Texas since the year’s start appear intentional.
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Israel unveils Heron TP drone fleet to reach Iran
Israel's air force introduced a fleet of Heron TP pilotless planes at Tel Nof Air Base. The drones have an 86 foot wingspan, rival Iran in range, and can stay airborne over 20 hours mainly for surveillance and payloads.
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