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IN WASHINGTON, IT'S ALWAYS THE YEAR OF THE RAT
By Ann Coulter
Democrats have leapt on reports of mold, rats and bureaucratic hurdles at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as further proof of President George Bush's failed war policies.
To the contrary, the problems at Walter Reed are further proof of the Democrats' failed domestic policies — to wit, the civil service rules that prevent government employees from ever being fired. (A policy that also may account for Robert Byrd's longevity as a U.S. senator.)
Thanks to the Democrats, government employees have the world's most complicated set of job protection rules outside of the old East Germany. Oddly enough, this has not led to a dynamic workforce in the nation's capital.
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VA Guaranteed Home Loan
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New Collection at the Veteran's History Project
The Veterans History Project is celebrating Women's History Month with "Women at War". The 12 fully digitized collections to the Project's "Experiencing War" Web series covers four wars, beginning with World War II - the first conflict which American women appeared in uniform in all branches of the armed forces. To date, more than 45,000 individuals have submitted stories to the Veterans History Project, and 3,900 of those stories can be accessed online at www.loc.gov/vets. To become involved in the Veterans History Project, download a project how-to kit from the Veterans History Project website at www.loc.gov/vets, or call the toll-free message line at (888) 371-5848.
Former Sailor Arrested on Terror Charge
A former Navy Sailor was arrested Wednesday for allegedly releasing classified information that ended up in the hands of a suspected terrorism financier.
Hassan Abujihaad, 31, of Phoenix, is accused in a case that began in Connecticut and followed a suspected terrorist network across the country and into Europe and the Middle East.
He was arrested in Phoenix on charges of supporting terrorism with an intent to kill U.S. citizens and transmitting classified information to unauthorized people. More
Gen. Pace Calls Homosexuality Immoral
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he considers homosexuality to be immoral and the military should not condone it by allowing gay personnel to serve openly. More
Did you Know knock off work?
Otherwise known as, to quit suddenly; to stop. -- For example, "It's about time to knock off work" Nautical origin: Aboard sailing ships, the galleys rowed to the rhythm of a mallet striking a wooden block. When the knocking stopped, it was a signal to stop rowing and "knock off work!"
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