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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton Opposes 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal

AP | ANNE FLAHERTY | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday said he thinks the military should keep its ban on openly gay service...

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MLK Jr., Civil Rights, DADT and the Urgency of Leading

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Aubrey Sarvis

Yesterday the president said, "The urgency of the hour demands that we fight discrimination, whatever form it may come." He's said the same thing more times than I can count. Martin Luther King Jr. talked the talk. He also walked the walk.

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Which Legislator Is Charging $2,500 For Chips And Salsa?

Huffington Post | Julian Hattem | Posted 05.25.2011

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Herewith, LobbyBlog's three favorite political fundraisers happening this week: ANYTHING FIR CASH At noon on Tuesday, Rep. Mike Michaud (D-Maine) has...

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Petraeus Says No New Buildup for Iraq

AP | ANNE FLAHERTY | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — America's war commander in Iraq told Congress Wednesday he is unlikely to endorse any fresh buildup of troops even if security in t...

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