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Sen. Levin: Fort Hood shooting rampage was likely a terrorist attack
Roxana Tiron - 11/20/09 04:17 PM ET

The leading Senate Democrat on military matters said the shooting rampage at Fort Hood could be labeled a terrorist attack.

Afghanistan deployments set to slow
Roxana Tiron - 11/19/09 07:49 PM ET

The pace of Afghanistan's surge is likely to be slower than the surge in Iraq due to Afghanistan's poor infrastructure.

Gates: Defense Dept. will review Ft. Hood
Roxana Tiron - 11/19/09 07:27 PM ET

The Defense secretary made his announcement after the first public congressional hearing into the shootings concluded.

Pentagon pick says he’ll explore ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal
Roxana Tiron - 11/19/09 06:17 PM ET

President Barack Obama’s choice to handle Pentagon personnel issues said Thursday he would explore repealing the ban on openly gay people serving in the military.

Lieberman launches Fort Hood hearings without any government witnesses
J. Taylor Rushing - 11/19/09 02:20 PM ET

No administration officials appeared at Thursday’s hearing despite requests by Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.).

GOP turns up the heat over bringing Gitmo prisoners to U.S. soil
Molly K. Hooper - 11/18/09 09:59 PM ET

House GOP lawmakers pledged on Wednesday to use all legislative means available to thwart the White House.

Pentagon budget drop anticipated
Roxana Tiron - 11/18/09 07:46 PM ET

Congressional budget experts predict defense spending will decline steadily as a share of the U.S. gross domestic product, dipping below 3 percent by 2028.

Lawmakers briefed on Fort Hood shootings
Roxana Tiron and Jared Allen - 11/17/09 08:26 PM ET

Government officials on Tuesday briefed key lawmakers on the deadly shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, and are slated to provide more updates on Wednesday.

States’ fight over carrier to intensify
Roxana Tiron - 11/16/09 08:03 PM ET

An interstate fight over the Navy’s nuclear aircraft carrier fleet will likely escalate next year.

New security system uses Wii technology and worries GOP
Jordy Yager - 11/15/09 06:09 PM ET

Several Republican lawmakers are worried about the privacy issues of a DHS screening technology.


Current and Previous Articles

11/15/09 09:55 AM ET Giuliani: White House sending message 'the war on terror is over'
11/14/09 06:24 PM ET House, Senate panels ready to investigate Fort Hood shootings
11/14/09 11:56 AM ET Senate Democrats want U.S. residency for kin of immigrant service members
11/14/09 06:43 AM ET Army orders probe at Arlington Cemetery
11/14/09 06:00 AM ET Obama: Don't turn the Fort Hood shootings into 'political theater'
11/13/09 09:00 PM ET King: Take KSM and 'bunk him with Jerry Nadler'
11/13/09 04:31 PM ET Holder vows that Guantanamo defendants will not be released in U.S.
11/13/09 03:08 PM ET Army report: Soldier suicides on the rise
11/13/09 11:30 AM ET Holder: Death penalty to be sought for accused Sept. 11 conspirators
11/13/09 11:07 AM ET Republicans slam administration decision
11/12/09 02:55 PM ET Virginia lawmakers ask Air Force to consider state for more F-22s
11/12/09 06:00 AM ET Obama stares down Patriot Act criticism
11/11/09 08:26 PM ET Leaders set to include ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal in defense authorization bill
11/11/09 06:00 AM ET Afghanistan presents test for Obama
11/10/09 07:32 PM ET White House denies Afghanistan decision; senators are split
11/09/09 08:11 PM ET Lawmakers, military leaders set to join President Obama at Fort Hood memorial
11/09/09 07:03 PM ET Inouye seeks missile defense project
11/08/09 12:59 PM ET Lawmakers see 'wake-up' call in shootings
11/08/09 11:44 AM ET Gen. Casey fears backlash against Muslim soldiers
11/08/09 09:38 AM ET Lieberman wants probe into 'terrorist attack' by major on Fort Hood
11/07/09 06:00 AM ET Obama uses weekly address to focus on 'crime against nation'
11/06/09 11:59 AM ET Obama orders flags at half-staff
11/05/09 08:20 PM ET Armed Services panel wants 'detailed accounting' of Fort Hood tragedy
11/05/09 07:46 PM ET Senate tables Graham amendment on trials for 9/11 suspects
11/05/09 05:14 PM ET President Obama offers condolences in Fort Hood shooting by Army major
11/05/09 12:38 PM ET Families of 9/11 victims write a letter in support of Graham amendment
11/04/09 07:07 PM ET Defense appropriator comes under pressure to nix funding for helicopter
11/04/09 06:00 AM ET Democrats feeling angst over 2010
11/03/09 07:19 PM ET Oshkosh 4th quarter strong as it fights for truck contract
11/01/09 05:51 PM ET Retired officers push early childhood benefits to help national security
10/30/09 05:00 AM ET Rep. Murtha says he is open to raising taxes to fund Afghanistan troop surge
10/28/09 11:22 PM ET President meets returning war dead
10/28/09 06:39 PM ET Northrop seeks Boeing price data
10/28/09 01:46 PM ET Northrop presses Pentagon to force Boeing to release tanker pricing data
10/27/09 07:24 PM ET Democrats say CIA may have misled Congress on interrogations 5 times
10/27/09 05:00 AM ET Hudson to head U.S. operations for BAE
10/26/09 07:36 PM ET Obama won’t ‘rush’ Afghan war decision
10/26/09 06:06 PM ET Oshkosh launches ad campaign to fight rivals
10/25/09 06:48 PM ET Defense appropriations delay irks lawmakers
10/25/09 09:07 AM ET Afghan candidate says 'dramatic' surge needed, backs McChrystal assessment
 
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