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Judge Issues ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ Injunction

October 12th, 2010
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U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Phillips has issued an injunction prohibiting the enforcement of “don’t ask, don’t tell.” The injunction orders the armed services to “immediately to suspend and discontinue any investigation, or discharge, separation, or other proceeding, that may… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Faces Senate Next Week

September 14th, 2010
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The Defense Authorization Bill, which includes the repeal of the controversial “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, will be up for Senate debate next week. The Bill also includes proposed funding for upcoming military operations. The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy..

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New York Sues SmartBuy Alleging Scams on Soldiers

May 20th, 2010
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SmartBuy, a national computer seller, is being sued by the state of New York. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued SmartBuy on behalf of the state, claiming that they were scamming soldiers by grossly over pricing computers and charging usurious interest… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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Car Bomber Suspect Faisal Shahzad Eyed Other Targets

May 20th, 2010
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Times Square car bomber suspect Faisal Shahzad eyed other targets before his failed attack, investigators said. The Pakistani-born American, Faisal Shahzad, is accused of attempting to set off a car bomb and considered other targets in and around New York City area before… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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MSHA Seeks Dismissal in Coal Mine Disaster Suit

May 19th, 2010
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Who has the right to interview witnesses after a coal mine disaster such as the April 5 blast in West Virginia?… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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Study and New Bills both Address Gays in the Military

March 9th, 2010
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A new study is under way to gauge the effects of a major change in the military’s “don’t ask don’t tell policy,” in place since 1993. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told Congress he thinks a change in the law… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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Military Must Review Benefits for Vets with PTSD

January 26th, 2010
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The military is about to begin reviewing the status of thousands of veterans thanks to a court order regarding benefits granted to those veterans discharged with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Subway Lawsuit & the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

January 14th, 2010
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A soldier who lost both of his Subway franchises settled his lawsuit against the company after a long two year fight.

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Sen. Charles E. Schumer Wants Cadmium Ban

January 14th, 2010
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Military Divorces Up Again

December 7th, 2009
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Military divorces

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