Obama urges Congress to upgrade Voting Rights Act on 50th anniversary
President Obama marked the act's 50th anniversary by urging Congress to update the Voting Rights Act and push voter registration. He cited court challenges to voter ID laws, a Texas ruling against discriminatory practices, and called for restoring early voting and National Voter Registration Day on Sept 22. He spoke via national teleconference with Loretta Lynch, John Lewis, and rights advocates, and noted past remarks in Selma about political rancor surrounding the act.
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Democrats to hold six debates first in Nevada
The Democratic Party will hold six debates for its presidential candidates starting Oct. 13 in Nevada. DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz says the sessions give caucusgoers and primary voters chances to hear candidates’ visions and contrast Democratic values with Republican positions. The field includes Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin OMalley, Jim Webb, and Lincoln Chafee.
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Six Democratic Debates Scheduled Across Months
The Democratic Party announced six debates with venues in Nevada Des Moines Manchester Charleston and units in Miami Wisconsin to be announced. Biden may enter the race while Clinton leads polls and critics urge more debates despite the plan.
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Diversity in U S Special Ops Spurs Calls for Reform
Defense officials and Army War College analysis flag ongoing diversity shortfalls in U S special operations. Data show whites predominate across Navy SEALs Green Berets and Air Force pararescue with minority representation below overall armed forces. Officials urge targeted recruiting broader language and cultural skills to boost diversity and mission effectiveness.
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Corrections clarify misattributed wildfire photos
A Thursday wildfire costs story carried two photos misattributed to the European Pressphoto Agency. The corrected credit assigns the agency as the source for both images, clarifying attribution for readers.
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