Strains of War Boost Army Divorces Across Ranks
Army divorce rates rise as active duty troops return from the Middle East with a 28 percent rise since 2003 and 53 percent since 2000 among enlisted personnel, while officers show a 78 percent jump. The report urges sustained community and policy support to stabilize troops and families and retain volunteers.
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Bush urges Patriot Act renewal at contractors conference
President Bush appeals to Congress to renew the Patriot Act during a Washington speech to the Associated Builders and Contractors. He cites intelligence sharing gains while critics warn records searches operate behind closed doors and remain secret. ACLU's Lisa Graves notes thousands complain of search abuse amid secrecy. Dr. Arthur Robin discusses ADHD traits affecting multitasking in fast-paced settings.
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Associated Builders and Contractors
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Congress
Lisa Graves
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Arthur Robin
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First Amendment text summary appears in prompt
The excerpt defines the First Amendment rights including religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. It outlines establishment prohibition and free exercise, aiming to limit government action against expression and petition.
Washington summer school lessons for ag policy this summer
Alan Guebert notes Congress faces eight weeks of budget and trade battles shaping the 2007 Farm Bill. He highlights proposed $35 billion in five-year mandatory cuts, CAFTA and WTO talks, shifts to market oriented farming policy, soaring direct payments, and looming deficits. The piece frames a cautious, critical view of congressional action this summer.
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Supreme Court ruling on medical marijuana sparks debate
Kathleen Parker argues the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision asserting federal authority over state medical marijuana laws ignores compassion for the terminally ill. She cites states with medical programs, a Harvard study on prohibition costs, and calls for bipartisan action like HR 2087 to reclassify marijuana for medical use and protect doctors and patients.
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Jeffrey Miron
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No real voice for Americans in this Watergate era
The columnist argues Watergate reveals a broader system where elites control media and government. Felt exposed Nixon's betrayal while Woodward and Bernstein kept the story alive. Nixon resigned, Ford pardoned him, and critics say both parties serve capitalists. The piece cites Quigley and warns Americans have little influence.
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Huey Long
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