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Friday, June 15, 2012
It's All Politics
With DREAM Order, Obama Did What Presidents Do: Act Without Congress
June 15, 2012 President Obama's immigration order Friday angered some lawmakers — not unlike earlier members of Congress when presidents used executive authority to complete the Louisiana Purchase, sign the Emancipation Proclamation, integrate the U.S. military and order warrantless surveillance after Sept. 11.
50 Years After A Cold War Drama, A Silver Star
June 15, 2012 Francis Gary Powers became an iconic Cold War figure when his U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union in 1960. Yet when he returned home, a shadow hung over him. On Friday, the Pentagon honored him posthumously.
Politics
In Washington, Leaking As A Way Of Life
June 15, 2012 The debate over news leaks bubbled up again this week after reports that The New York Times relied on information from top-tier and unnamed U.S. officials to reveal details about the U.S. cyberbattle against Iran. On the 40th anniversary of Watergate, here's a look at the "pressure valves of democracy."
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
U.S. Criticism Of Pakistan No Longer Hush-Hush
![U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, shown speaking in India last week, said the U.S. was "reaching the limits of [its] patience" with Pakistan. He is one of several U.S. officials to deliver sharp public criticism of Pakistan recently.](http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2012/06/13/pak_us2-cd9b130d2db0a2c7cb2490529446ecfb06ca9999-s1.jpg "U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, shown speaking in India last week, said the U.S. was \"reaching the limits of [its] patience\" with Pakistan. He is one of several U.S. officials to deliver sharp public criticism of Pakistan recently.")
June 13, 2012 Officials used to use diplomatic language when talking about differences with Pakistan, but now they're not bothering to disguise their frustrations. Several recent events have shown just how blunt the Americans have become.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Does Leaking Secrets Damage National Security?
June 12, 2012 Last week's assignment of two federal prosecutors to investigate disclosures of national security information might have been the first shot in a new war on leaks. Advocates of open government say they fear an overreaction.
As Drone Strikes Increase, So Do Concerns Over Use
June 12, 2012 Drones have become the U.S. weapon of choice in the fight against terrorism. But critics say the United States needs to be careful because its rationale for the use of the high-tech weapons could be abused by others.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Law
Supreme Court Declines To Hear Guantanamo Appeals
June 11, 2012 The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear appeals from seven prisoners at the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In doing so, it declined to take a second look at how its four-year-old decision on the rights of Guantanamo detainees is being carried out.
U.S.
Program Teaches Vets How To Survive The Classroom
June 11, 2012 At Sierra Community College in California, military veterans are counseled in navigating their studies, as well as the GI Bill or how to receive their veterans' benefits.
Friday, June 08, 2012
The Two-Way
Attorney General Holder Assigns Prosecutors To Leaks Probe
June 8, 2012 Calls for an investigation into how sensitive national security details were leaked to the media intensified this week. Some lawmakers accused the White House of leaking classified information for political gain.
