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Bill deals with sailors killed in 1804, Jewish WWI heroes, ship names
Nation NowA defense bill expected to clear Congress today deals with Jewish American World War I heroes, sailors killed in Tripoli in 1804 and Navy policies for naming ships.... -
House approves bill to allow religious symbols on war memorials
Nation NowThe House on Tuesday approved a measure that seeks to permit religious symbols in war memorials, a response to a court ruling declaring unconstitutional a cross atop a San Diego war memorial.... -
Military pension could get retooled as government looks to trim budget
FOX 5 San Diego ReporterSAN DIEGO - Korean War veteran Robert Taylor is not keen on a proposed plan by a Pentagon task force to overhaul the military’s retirement system. “If I say you give me $50 a month and I’ll keep it for 10 more years, and it saves me a...Tags: Retirement, Finance, Interior Policy, Pension and Welfare, Wages and Pensions
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Duncan Hunter meets with county officials over NAF El Centro jet hopes
Staff WriterDuncan Hunter Sr., the now-retired former Congressman for Imperial County, met with local officials to comment on the new joint strike fighter planes Naval Air Facility El Centro is hoping to base and the development project some fear could prevent that...Tags: Defense, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Nevada, Entertainment, Fashion Shows
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Mailbag: The Helm is a victim of lawsuit abuse
The reforms the California Legislature put in place three years ago to mitigate the problems of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) abuse are not working (Re: "Costa Mesa Bar Sued in ADA Compliance Lawsuit," July 8). Despite the California Commission on...Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Small Businesses, Health, Cancer, Science and Technology
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Imperial Valley roots evident in the history of Red Ribbon Week
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterWhile the anti-drug “Red Ribbon Week” campaign ends this weekend an ever-present question always tends to be surrounding the actual roots of Red Ribbon started. Various accounts as to the actual origins of Red Ribbon Week and its relationship...Tags: High Schools, U.S. Congress, Ronald Reagan, Drugs and Medicines, U.S. Embassy
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Red Ribbon Week kicks off with a reminder of Calexico's Enrique "Kiki" Camarena
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterCALEXICO — A drug-free reminder will be watching over the students at Enrique Camarena Junior High School in the form of a new mural of a hometown hero. Students and staff in the After School Education and Safety program worked on the image of...Tags: Students, Arts and Culture, Drug Trafficking, Health, Arts
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Rep. Hunter asks that combat awards be upgraded to Medal of Honor
L.A. NOWRep. Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine), who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Marine officer, has asked the new secretary of Defense to consider upgrading the medals given to several service personnel for combat bravery to Medals of Honor.... -
First day without "don't ask/don't tell" policy is uneventful at local bases
L.A. NOWThe first day of military life since the repeal of the "don’t ask/don’t tell” policy was uneventful at Navy and Marine Corps bases in San Diego County. No special notice was taken Tuesday by the region’s military commands about... -
Rep. Huelskamp co-sponsors bill to delay DADT repeal
![<span style="font-size: small;">Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) is co-sponsoring legislation aimed at delaying the repeal the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-01/58919882-20142507.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) is co-sponsoring legislation aimed at delaying the repeal the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy.</span>")
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsRep. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) is co-sponsoring legislation aimed at delaying the repeal the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. The Restore Military Readiness Act was introduced by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA). The legislation requires all four...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Defense, Tim Huelskamp, University of California, Minority Groups
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Navy names ship to honor Cesar Chavez
FOX 5 San Diego StaffSAN DIEGO -- The newest cargo ship being built in San Diego will be named the USNS Cesar Chavez after the late civil rights leader despite objections from a San Diego congressman. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus confirmed the ship's name Wednesday during a...Tags: San Diego (San Diego, California), Defense, Escondido, National or Ethnic Minorities, Minority Groups
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Our View: Chavez's name carries the strongest message
Even his most ardent admirers would concede Cesar Chavez was a controversial man. So it’s no surprise there was considerable hubbub over a plan to name the last of 14 U.S. Navy Lewis and Clark-class cargo ships after Chavez. And it’s no...Tags: Defense, San Diego (San Diego, California), National or Ethnic Minorities, Minority Groups, Awards and Prizes
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