Congress backs tough stance on Iran but seeks diplomacy
Lawmakers push using force as option to halt Iran's nuclear buildup while pressuring U.N. Security Council referral. They favor economic sanctions and insist diplomacy remains essential, with some warning sanctions must be backed by credible consequences if Tehran refuses to curb enrichment. Iran vows to resume enrichment if referred, and Moscow discusses Russia enrichment option.
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Iran
U.N. Security Council
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Tehran
Security Council
Council
United States
Condoleezza Rice
Moscow
Russia
Company touts diversity accolades and culture
The firm highlights recognition from Diversity Inc. HISPANIC Magazine and ESSENCE along with six consecutive Fortune rankings as among the Best Companies for Minorities. It frames workforce diversity as core to its culture and business success for a diverse customer base.
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Diversity Inc
Hispanic Magazine
Essence
Fortune Magazine
Hundreds of officers discharged under gay policy
Hundreds of officers and health care professionals have been discharged over the past decade under the Pentagon's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy. About 350 affected out of 1.4 million service members include many medical personnel who went to school at taxpayers' expense, prompting concerns over replacing trained specialists during wartime.
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Pentagon
Uniformed Services
Iraq
Beth Schissel
Air Force Academy
Schissel
Center For the Study
Congress
Institute For Social, Behavioral & Economic Research
University of California
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