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Police: 3rd arrest made in Vegas officer's death

Police say they have arrested a third person in the shooting death of an off-duty Las Vegas police officer in his garage.

Off-duty NYPD cop accused of showing gun on train

Authorities say an off-duty New York City police officer who displayed a handgun while trying to quiet unruly passengers on a train has been arrested and suspended without pay.

Kennedy hands health care overhaul to Dodd

Sen. Chris Dodd is emerging as the face of a Senate plan to overhaul the nation's health care system in the absence of Congress' acknowledged expert on the subject, ailing Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.

GM says it will stop making medium-duty trucks

After unsuccessfully trying to find a buyer for four years, General Motors Corp. is giving up on its medium-duty truck business, saying that it will wind down manufacturing by the end of July.

Kobe Bryant spends day on jury duty

For once, Kobe Bryant wasn't needed at court.

Washington governor gets called for jury duty

It's good to be the governor. You get to live in a mansion, meet the president and use your considerable clout to tackle huge problems.

Grandma, guardsman, girl: War's toll felt at home

When her son got his orders to head back to Iraq, Rosa Lamourt hatched her scheme to keep him stateside.

Air Force Fills Out Army Ranks in Iraq

A row of rumbling flatbed trucks and Humvees outfitted with gun turrets lurches toward a mock village of cinderblock buildings where instructors posing as insurgents wait to test the trainees' convoy protection skills.

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Day of Honor
Source: The New Media Journal Headline News

On Memorial Day, 2009, I already knew that I would be writing an article in honor of Veterans, and I knew exactly what would be my focus.

Veterans - Honoring the Call of Duty

Recently, I've been invited to speak at several community forums. Here's a glimpse into the message I'm sharing this week… "Those we take time off to honor seldom took time off."

Veterans - Honoring the Call of Duty
Source: www.LifeLoveandTruth.com

An Afghanistan vet's poignant perspectives on Veteran's Day - in the aftermath of the assault on Ft. Hood. Why U.S. military service matters in war or peace. And how you can help today.

PreciousHome

My life is forfeit, With signing this letter. Me, becomes insignificant considered against soceity. My orders are here, report for duty. Happiness garnered will have to do until, My job is complete. Heat, cold, comfort inconsequential, The mission takes precedent to all th …

A new display ban on cigarettes in English shops comes into being. Is that right? (Poll)

From Monday 9 November, British lawmakers have agreed a new display ban on cigarettes in shops and vending machines.

It's Time to Pay Close Attention to the Politicians
Source: The New Media Journal Headline News

I have long said that we, the citizens of the United States, must demand good government over politics from our elected officials. The need for this demand has grown exponentially over the past four decades.

Remarks By The President At Presentation Of The Medal Of Honor To Staff Sergeant Jared C. Monti
Source: Veterans Today

East Room, 2:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please be seated. Good afternoon, and welcome to the White House.

Afghan elections: What's at stake?
Source: Christian Science Monitor

Under threat of Taliban intimidation and explosives, some Afghans made their way to the polls Thursday out of a sense of duty to country and desire for change.

POLL: Jury and The People!

If you were called to serve on a jury, what would you do?

Tourists Or Terrorists? Police Erase London Sightseers Photographs Citing Terrorism
Source: Alex Jones' Prison Planet.com

Two Austrian tourists visiting London were forced to erase large portions of their holiday photographs by police officers who told the pair that they were duty bound to "prevent terrorism".

Obama Dropping Vets Insurance Proposal
Source: CNN

Looks like our voices were heard! Now we need to push them to upgrade the VA facilities

Conservative Poet TOM ZART'S = QUOTABLE QUOTES of LIFE

Conservative Poet TOM ZART'S = QUOTABLE QUOTES of LIFE THE POWER of WORDS Words are the most powerful tools used by man As hearts and souls reach for one another. Sharing feelings of fear, wisdom and joy Or our love for a significant other.

Conservative Poet Tom Zart's 50 America At War Poems

CONSERVATIVE POET TOM ZART'S 50 AMERICA AT WAR POEMS The White House Washington March 16, 2007 Ms. Lillian Cauldwell President and Chief Executive Officer Passionate Internet Voices Radio Ann Arbor Michigan Dear Lillian:

Conservative Poet Tom Zart's = POETS ARE THE BELL RINGERS of THE SOUL

POETS ARE THE BELL RINGERS of THE SOUL Poets as a rule are high on adventure Like wondering bards or prophets today. Embracing hearts and minds with wisdom Casting through verse their visions at play.

Conservative Poet Tom Zart's = UNYIELDING HONOR WORLD WAR III

The White House Washington March 16, 2007 Ms. Lillian Cauldwell President and Chief Executive Officer Passionate Internet Voices Radio Ann Arbor Michigan Dear Lillian:

OBAMA'S BEST INAUGURATION DAY POEMS

OBAMA'S BEST INAUGURATION DAY POEMS FELLOW AMERICANS Will we battle terrorism as it should be fought Or run away and let evil doers chase us to our door? Will we protect our freedom and system of life As our fathers and grandfathers sacrificed before?

Mother torn between duty and family
Source: wbtv.com

CONCORD, NC - Stay at home mom Lisa Pagan and her children are inseparable. She's also a 7 year Army veteran assigned to a transportation unit.

Something To Be Proud About

Forsyth, Georgia - Goodnews Wednesday USS New York It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center. This Good-News Wednesday presentation is much more pictorial than words can describe.

Soldiers still waiting for tour bonuses
Source: USA Today

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has not started complying with a law requiring the payment of monthly bonuses of up to $500 to soldiers forced to remain on active duty beyond their enlistment period, military officials said.

COD: Modern Warfare 2 Confirmed Via Twitter?
Source: giantbomb.com

Robert Bowling, fourzerotwo on Twitter.com, posted a tweet saying,"Reviewing some radio-chatter VO we just finished recording for Modern Warfare 2 today.

Teen Fights State To Stay In Foster Care
Source: The Louisville Courier-Journal

Excerpt from article:"We don't get to see a success story very often, so that's what you represent for us,'' Jefferson Family Court Judge Dolly Wisman Berry told the youth at an August court hearing, noting his vastly improved grades and school attendance.

If constant growth is possible, then ...
Source: Progress

We DO have the power to have a hand in controlling our nation's destiny.

Spyware programs on work computers tell all
Source: WFLXfox29

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (WFLX) - Recent studies show the average person surfs the net at work for one to two hours for personal reasons and not for work duties.

Civic pride in public shame (The Chicago Story)
Source: Chicago Tribune

Ah, what a gift the media give us to see ourselves as others see us. With President-elect Barack Obama's victory, Chicago was being portrayed as a world-class model of political enlightenment. Then the governor got arrested.

Constitutional Lawyer Wanted Wimps Need Not Apply!

The government intrusion into the banking and home mortgage as far as I know is way over the bounds set forth in the United States Constitution.

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