Bipartisan push on independent legal review for sexual assault cases falls short
Senate backed plan to have independent military trial lawyers handle all sex assault cases, but the Military Justice Improvement Act failed 50-49. Investigations found Pentagon data overstated military prosecutions versus civilian ones, with local prosecutors disputing Army summaries. Senators Gillibrand and Grassley urged a new vote and full inquiry, aiming to restore trust and advance the bill.
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Write Your Reps State and Federal Lawmakers
A brief notice lists contact details for State Senator Patty Ritchie of the 48th District and Congressman John Katko of the 24th District. It provides office addresses in Oswego New York, including E Bridge Street and Oneida Street entries with zip codes 1312 and 13126 respectively.
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Quiet strength prevails in Obama legacy
Washington column argues Barack Obama achieved a lasting, transformative presidency through restraint and unity. Citing Washington Post and CNN analyses, the piece portrays him as a patient, centrist leader who influenced the era by letting opponents self destruct and pursuing attainable goals. Georgie Anne Geyer signs off, noting her view of Obama as a passive victor.
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April 28 in history a look back at major events
On this date in history, 1996 Tasmania killings by Martin Bryant ended after a 12 hour standoff. Notable also include births and treaties from 1758 James Monroe born, 1788 Maryland ratifies Constitution, 1789 Bounty mutiny, 1817 Rush-Bagot Treaty, 1918 Princip dies, 1945 Mussolini executed, 1952 end of war with Japan, 1967 Muhammad Ali draft refusal. Major political and space milestones noted. Bernard Malamud born 1914.
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