Army Captain Swenson awarded Medal of Honor
Army Captain William Swenson received the Medal of Honor from President Obama for rescuing wounded soldiers during a 2009 Taliban ambush in Ganjgal Afghanistan. He helped evacuate Sgt. Kenneth Westbrook and coordinated air and artillery support, with eight Afghan and four American deaths in the fight.
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Washington
William Swenson
U.S
Barack Obama
Swenson
Seattle
Afghanistan
Obama
White House
Ganjgal
East
Kunar
Kenneth Westbrook
Ghan
Westbrook
Defense Department
Dakota Meyer
Columbia, By
Wes
Afghan governor killed in Eid mosque bombing in Logar
A bomb planted in a microphone at a Logar province mosque killed governor Arsala Jamal and several others on Eid al Adha. Dozens were injured as officials, ISAF, and U N envoys condemned the attack amid heightened Afghan violence. Jamal, 47, a Canadian citizen and Karzai ally, had held key posts including tribal affairs.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
Logar
Eid al-Adha
Ayub Salangi
Salangi
Arsala Jamal
Jamal
Washington lobbyists group weighs name change to reflect broader work
The American League of Lobbyists proposes renaming to Association of Government Relations Professionals or National Association of Government Relations Professionals. Board approved the switch and a new tagline, with 1200 members to vote within 30 days. The shift aims to reflect grassroots organizing, public affairs, and broader advocacy beyond lobbying.
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Washington
Washington Association
American League of Lobbyists
Congress
Monte Ward
Ward
Association of Government Relations Professionals
National Association of Government Relations Professionals
Two girls charged in Florida stalking case linked to suicide
In Polk County a 12 and a 14 year old girl faced felony aggravated stalking charges over allegedly harassing 12 year old Rebecca Sedwick until she climbed a tower at an abandoned cement plant and died. The 14 year old was ordered into custody. the 12 year old released to parents with home detention and school ban. Sheriff Grady Judd said Sedwick dated the 14 year old’s boyfriend and the harassment led to her death. Sedwick disappeared Sept 9. body found Sept 10.
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Florida
Polk County
Rebecca Ann Sedwick
Grady Judd
Winter Haven
Fla
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Sedwick
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Saudi Arabia
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