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Raw Chickens Seized From Traveler From Vietnam

Customs officials say 20 small black raw chickens were seized from a passenger arriving from Vietnam at Dulles International Airport outside Washington.

2013/05/02

Senators Urge Pentagon To Lower Ranking Of ‘Cyber Fighter’ Medal Below Bronze Star, Purple Heart

The leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee have added their names to the growing list of lawmakers asking the Pentagon to lower the ranking of a new medal for cyber fighters.

2013/03/11

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Collins Says She’ll Oppose Hagel Confirmation

A moderate Republican senator said Wednesday she’ll oppose the confirmation of Chuck Hagel to become President Barack Obama’s secretary of defense, while other GOP senators signaled they may delay a floor vote on the nomination unless the White House provides more information about the deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya.

2013/02/13

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Senate Panel Approves Pentagon Nominee Chuck Hagel

A bitterly divided Senate panel has voted to approve the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be the nation’s defense secretary.

2013/02/12

Sen. Carl Levin has pushed ahead on the Senate vote on defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel despite Republican calls for more information.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Despite GOP Calls For More Information, Senate Pushes Ahead On Hagel Vote

The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee pushed ahead Monday with plans for a vote on Chuck Hagel’s nomination to be defense secretary despite Republican demands for more financial information from President Barack Obama’s choice.

2013/02/11

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Senate Confirms Kerry Nomination for State Dept.

The Senate has confirmed Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry as the next secretary of state.

2013/01/29

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As Pentagon Front-Runner, Hagel Has Strong Obama Ties

President Barack Obama’s top candidate for defense secretary is a contrarian Republican moderate and decorated Vietnam combat veteran who’s likely to support a more rapid withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Afghanistan.

2012/12/16

US President Barack Obama(C) and Vice President Joe Biden arrive at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for ceremonies to commemorate the Vietnam War?s 50th anniversary (Photo credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/GettyImages)

Hanoi Opens 3 New Areas In Search For MIAs

The Vietnamese government on Monday agreed to open three new sites in the country for excavation by the United States to search for troop remains from the war, the minister of defense told U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta during a meeting here.

2012/06/04