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The Islamic center proposed for construction near Ground Zero stirs up mixed emotions in everyone. While constitutionally allowable, is it right to build so near Ground Zero? Should it be moved?
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9/3/2010
Gates, Karzai Discuss Way Ahead in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 2, 2010 – There are now enough resources in Afghanistan to deliver “tangible and lasting results,” Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during a joint news conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai here today. The two leaders had met earlier in the day to discuss issues such as combating corruption in the Afghan government, civilian casualties and the U.S. military’s gradual transition of responsibility for security to Afghan forces beginning in July 2011. Karzai told reporters his discussions with Gates “detailed the progress we have made so far and what remains to be done.” Nearly all of the 30,000 U.S. troops President Barack Obama ordered to Afghanistan in December 2009 have arrived, Gates said. The U.S. forces are conducting operations along with 7,000 additional servicemembers sent from NATO and non-NATO allies.
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 		8/26/2010
Commissary Worldwide Case Lot Sales Offer Massive Savings in September
FORT LEE, Va. – Whether you’re packing your pantry for school-day meals and munchies, or just staying “hurricane ready” until the official season ends Nov. 30, the Defense Commissary Agency’s worldwide case lot sale in September can help you do so with savings of up to 50 percent or more.

“Fall often brings lots of big expenses for back-to-school youth as well as adults returning to college classes,” said DeCA Acting Director and CEO Thomas E. Milks. “The September case lot sale can help trim your grocery budget so you’ll have more to spend on school-related purchases.”
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Change of Command Ceremony Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and U.S. Marine Gen. James N. Mattis, commander, U.S. Central Command salute during the presentation of colors at the U.S. Forces-Iraq change of command ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 1, 2010. Gen. Loyd Austin relieved Gen. Raymond T. Odierno in command of the remaining forces in Iraq and marked the end of U.S. comabat operations in the country. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
   
   
   
         
       
         
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