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PublishedJanuary 27, 2021
Commentary: Biden could curb right-wing extremism by ending the U.S. ‘forever war’
America's endless wars have helped fuel a new generation of alienated veterans – some of whom join extremist movements. Biden must curb U.S. militarism.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2021
Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military
President Joe Biden is signing an executive order revoking a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from joining the military.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2021
Maine Voices: Possibility of National Guard role in State House security raises key issues
The Guard personnel who may be ordered to defend Maine’s Capitol against violence must be properly equipped, and given the authority they’ll require.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2020
Trump lashes out at his own party after override vote on defense bill
The Senate is expected to consider the measure later this week.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2020
House overrides Trump’s veto of defense bill, a 1st in his presidency
Among the president's complaints was that it ordered the Pentagon to change the names of military installations commemorating Confederate generals.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2020
Commentary: Trump’s veto of the defense bill is a Republican loyalty test
Over 75% of the Republicans who voted in each chamber supported the NDAA because they thought Trump’s complaints didn’t outweigh the benefits the bill will deliver.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2020
Commentary: Tehran is not looking for a war with America
But President-elect Joe Biden should make it clear that the U.S. is willing to respond to anything the Iranians are planning.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2020
Another View: Grant Gen. Austin a waiver to run Defense Department
His military successes and failures warrant Senate scrutiny, as do his consulting work and corporate board service. But the fact that he retired only in 2016 shouldn’t be an obstacle.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2020
Commentary: The Pentagon needs more civilian control over the military now, not less
Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin is Biden’s pick to head the Pentagon. Can Austin do what Jim Mattis couldn’t?
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PublishedDecember 9, 2020
Another View: Call President Trump’s bluff on renaming military bases
Republicans in Congress should join in defeating the chief executive’s veto threat against a crucial defense bill.
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