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Draft reactivation fears as military downsizing continues
Roswell columnist warns that shrinking volunteer forces risk conscription revival. The piece traces U S draft history from 1940 to present Selective Service rules, notes registration penalties, political efforts to restore the draft, and advocates vigilance ahead of elections. It cites lawmakers Charles Rangel Jim McDermott John Conyers John Lewis Pete Stark Neil Abercrombie and Veterans advocate John Taylor.
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United States
Vietnam
Richard Nixon
Secretary of Defense
Melvin Laird
Jimmy Carter
U.S
Charles Rangel
New York
Jim McDermott
Washington
John Conyers
Michigan
John Lewis
Georgia
Pete Stark
California
Neil Abercrombie
Hawaii
Charlie Rangel
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