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Panetta warns Congress against extra Pentagon funds
WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta scolded Republican lawmakers Thursday for adding what he deemed to be unnecessary expenses to the Pentagon’s budget, warning it could lead to “gridlock.” The Pentagon chief spoke after the Republican-led House Armed Services Committee approved a defense budget that added funds for a…
Pentagon chief calls for Senate to ratify law of sea treaty
WASHINGTON — US defense chiefs appealed Wednesday for lawmakers to ratify the UN convention on the law of sea, saying the country was at a disadvantage because of the Senate’s refusal to back the accord. The UN convention governing maritime rights entered into force in 1994 but despite support from…
Pentagon offers budget compromise to placate states
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has offered to fund more C-130 aircraft for the Air National Guard to placate state governors complaining about proposed budget cuts that scale back fleet and personnel, officials said Monday. Facing growing political pressure in an election year from governors and lawmakers in Congress, Defense Secretary…
Panetta says polls cannot dictate Afghan war plans
OTTAWA — US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday a poll showing a big drop in public support for the war in Afghanistan would not alter Washington’s strategy, or efforts to battle Al-Qaeda. “We cannot fight wars by polls — if we do that, we’re in deep trouble. We have…
US says attack at Afghan base targeted top general
The US military said Friday that an attack at a NATO base in Afghanistan this week targeted a top American commander, just as Defense Secretary Leon Panetta flew in for a visit. After having initially downplayed the incident, officials threw new light on Wednesday’s attack at British-run Camp Bastion in…
U.S. military could hit Iran harder than Israel: Panetta
WASHINGTON — A US military attack on Iran would do more damage than a strike carried out by Israeli forces, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday in an interview. The United States and Israel disagree about the imminence of the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program, and Panetta’s comments underscored…
U.S. weighs ‘non-lethal’ aid to Syria rebels
WASHINGTON — The United States is looking at delivering non-lethal aid to Syria’s rebels, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday, hinting at the first direct US assistance to forces seeking President Bashar al-Assad’s downfall. While the United States is outraged at the killing of civilians it does not believe in…
Eight women allege of rape during military service
The United States Military is facing a lawsuit Tuesday morning from eight former and current members who alleged of being raped and punished for reporting the incidents to their supporters, according to the Associated Press. Seven veterans of the Navy and Marine Corps and an active Marine filed the lawsuit,…
U.S., Afghans near deal on post-2014 mission: Panetta
WASHINGTON — US and Afghan officials are weeks away from clinching a security pact allowing an American military mission to stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday. The two sides still had to resolve disagreements over controversial night raids by US troops, which Afghan President Hamid…
WATCH LIVE: Panetta discusses Pentagon cuts
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey hold a Pentagon briefing to discuss major budget decisions for future defense staffing. Watch this live video from MSNBC, broadcast Jan. 26, 2012. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy…
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