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USA: PRESIDENT ELECT GEORGE W BUSH (2)
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After a brief Christmas holiday trip to Florida, George W. Bush returned to Washington on Thursday to resume building his new administration
One of the appointments announced by Bush was Donald Rumsfeld.
Twenty-five years...
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New Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is warning against "dangerous" and deep military spending cuts in the effort to rein in government deficits.
HEADLINE: Panetta sounds alarm over defense cuts
CAPTION: New Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is warning against "dangerous" and deep military spending cuts in the effort to rein in government deficits. (Aug. 4)
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Pentagon Updates Ebola Mission
Oct. 7 -- Mark Crumpton reports on todays top news headlines on Bloomberg West. (Source: Bloomberg)
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An independent report commissioned by the San Francisco State-based think tank, The Palm Center, has concluded there "is no compelling medical reason" for the U.S. armed forces to prohibit transgender Americans from serving. (March 13)
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An independent commission led by a former U.S. surgeon general has concluded there "is no compelling medical reason" for the U.S. armed forces to prohibit transgender Americans from serving...
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Objective Is to Clearly Undermine, Weaken ISIS: Miller
Oct. 16 -- Woodrow Wilson International Center Vice President Aaron David Miller discusses the U.S. led war against the Islamic State on Bloomberg Surveillance. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Pentagon: Airstrikes Hit Terror Group
Sept. 23 -- Mark Crumpton reports on todays top news headlines on Bloomberg West. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Pence to Assure European Leaders U.S. Is Reliable Ally
Feb.17 -- Vice President Mike Pence will bear the responsibility of assuring Europe this weekend that the U.S. is a reliable ally despite the Trump administration’s "America First" strategy of a hard line on NATO contributions and...
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Democrats Subpoena DOD, White House Budget Office For Ukraine Docs
They want the documents by Oct. 15.
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How Will Iran React to Trump's U-Turn on Military Strike?
Jun.21 -- The U.S. called off military strikes against Iran on Thursday night that were approved by President Donald Trump, according to an administration official, abandoning a move that would have dramatically escalated tensions that...
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper Will Not Comply With House Subpoena
Lawmakers sent a subpoena to Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Oct. 7 seeking documents and information as part of the impeachment probe.
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Pentagon Expected To Support Tighter Huawei Restrictions
The rule would tighten a loophole that allows U.S. companies to sell to Huawei without a license under certain conditions.
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Gen. Mattis Says Don't Call Me Mad Dog
Apr.03 -- James Mattis, former U.S. defense secretary, explains the origination of his call sign "Chaos." Mattis said he doesn't like being called "Mad Dog," a name the press gave him. Mattis appears on the latest episode of "The David...
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Amazon Sues Government After Losing Pentagon Contract
Dec.09 -- Amazon.com Inc. claims the Pentagon failed to fairly judge its bid for a cloud contract worth up to $10 billion because President Donald Trump viewed company founder Jeffrey Bezos as his “political enemy.” Bloomberg's Naomi...
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Unarmed National Guardsmen Deployed To Protect D.C. Monuments
The Pentagon said around 400 D.C. Guard members are ready to assist U.S. Park Police in their efforts to protect monuments in the area.
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Making the Bullish Case for Microsoft
Jan.24 -- Gregg Moskowitz, Mizuho managing director, talks about why he's so bullish on Microsoft. He appears on "Bloomberg Technology."
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WSJ: White House Considering Sending 14,000 More Troops To Middle East
This could double the number of troops the U.S. has sent to the Middle East since May.
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The U.S. Needs More Subs, Says General Dynamics CEO
Aug.25 -- Phebe Novakovic, General Dynamics Corp. chairman and CEO, says the U.S. needs more submarines to deter our enemies and keep the homeland safe. She appears on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was...
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Pentagon Announces How It Will Address Sexual Assault
Plans include establishing special-victim prosecutors, bringing on sexual assault prevention workers and hiring response coordinators and advocates.
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President Biden Reverses Military Transgender Ban
The order reverses a Trump-era Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from serving in the military.
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Thousands Of National Guard Members To Stay In D.C. Into Mid-March
Newsy has learned thousands of National Guard members will remain in D.C. after the FBI raised concerns of possible violent protests.
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U.S. Military Won't Require COVID Vaccinations For Service Members
One New York Times poll found a third of active-duty and guard members don't want the vaccine, and Pentagon leaders say that's their choice to make.
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U.S. Blacklists Cnooc, Xiaomi in Late Anti-China Push
Jan.14 -- The Trump administration blacklisted oil company China National Offshore Oil Corp., or Cnooc, over its drilling in the South China Sea, along with smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi Corp. for its military links. Stephen Engle...
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U.S. Said to Drop Plan for Alibaba, Tencent Investing Ban
Jan.14 -- U.S. officials deliberated but decided against banning American investment in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Tencent Holdings Ltd., according to a person familiar with the discussion. Alibaba’s Hong Kong stock climbed as much...
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Defense Secretary Backs Changes To Military Sexual Assault Handling
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he supports the new system that would shift prosecuting decisions away from military commanders.