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Obama chooses Dempsey to be next Joint Chiefs head

Obama chooses Dempsey to be next Joint Chiefs head

President Barack Obama has chosen veteran Army Gen. Martin Dempsey to succeed Adm. Mike Mullen as chairman of the military Joint Chiefs of Staff.

 

Obama cites 'responsibility' of U.S. in Libya intervention

Obama cites 'responsibility' of U.S. in Libya intervention

President Obama cast the U.S. military action in Libya in stark strategic and humanitarian terms Monday in an address to the nation.

 

Military chiefs urge against ending gay ban

Military chiefs urge against ending gay ban

Military chiefs told the Senate on Friday they opposed ending the armed forces' ban on gays anytime soon, urging caution over President Barack Obama's effort to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.

 

Obama admin. seeks stay of ruling on gays in military

Obama admin. seeks stay of ruling on gays in military

The Obama administration on Wednesday asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit for an emergency stay while it appeals a decision that lets gays and lesbians serve openly in the U.S. military.

 

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