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Exclusive: Congress Plans Historic Hearing on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics

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Aubrey Sarvis

Any serious discussion of the crisis the country faces in recruiting and retaining qualified men and women in the military will require a fresh and serious look at the odious "compromise" known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

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Friday Talking Points [27] -- Petraeus Week

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.11.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Thus endeth another Petraeus week on Capitol Hill. I have to say, I was impressed at the caliber of the questions asked, but severely disappointed at ...

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Congressional Hearing: Tough Love or Teen Torment: Will the Industry Finally Be Regulated?

Maia Szalavitz | Posted 10.08.2007 | Living

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Maia Szalavitz

These programs have done everything short of water-boarding kids with impunity for decades.

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September: Democrats' Last Chance To Show Some Backbone

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.04.2007 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

It's September, and Congress is back in Washington. I hope they got nice and rested on their month-long vacation, because the next month is going to ...

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