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Health care directives and medical consent clash in court
A Clinton woman in a medically induced coma faced a guardianship dispute as her husband and family argued over blood transfusion beliefs tied to Jehovah's Witness faith. Judge Marsha Beckelman appointed the father as limited guardian, enabling hospital discussions while protecting the patient’s options. The case echoes broader debates on advance directives amid crisis.
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First Amendment text defense in constitutional rights
The First Amendment restricts government action in religion speech press assembly and petition. It prohibits establishment of religion and protects free exercise rights, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to assemble and seek redress of grievances.
US must lead world policy amid Lebanon crisis
The piece argues the United States alone bears global responsibility while accusing France of double dealing over a UN backed force in southern Lebanon. It criticizes Paris for vague rules of engagement and a partial troop contribution, warning the move undermines UN credibility and long-term peace prospects. It cites Saddam, Iran, North Korea, and the Afghan war to claim US leadership as essential, predicting future foreign policy shifts away from multilateralism.
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Bush says 9 11 had nothing to do with Iraq in heated briefing
The article argues that President Bush claimed the 9 11 attacks had nothing to do with Iraq to justify the invasion, a stance critics say reveals a dangerous logic. It cites the 9/11 Commission findings and voices like Tom Kean, Lee Hamilton, and Kristen Breitweiser, noting ongoing debate about Iraq's link to al Qaeda and the war’s causes.
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Postwar lessons from Lebanon and Iraq collapse
Analysis argues that Israel failed to achieve its Lebanon goals and that the United States struggles to quell Iraq’s insurgency. It notes heavy Israeli casualties, rising Iraqi civilian deaths, and the need to shift to Operations Other Than War. Christopher Hellman of the Arms Control Center authored the piece.
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