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Is the Pentagon Losing the War against Sex Crimes?
Overturned sexual assault convictions and the head of Sexual Prevention for the Air Force’s groping a woman. Is it time for change in the Uniform Code of Military Justice?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenGenerals have overturned sexual assault convictions — without giving a reason. The head of Sexual Prevention and Response for the Air Force was arrested for drunkenly groping a woman in a parking lot. Is it time for change in the Uniform Code of Military Justice? Also, President Obama meets with British Prime Minister Cameron, and evidence that the IRS focused on conservatives when it was assessing tax-exempt status have outraged Republicans. Today the President said he’s outraged, too — if it really happened.
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3 storiesPresident Obama and Prime Minister Cameron Meet
At a White House news conference today with British Prime Minister David Cameron, President Obama was asked about ongoing Republican attacks on the so-called "talking points" about the deadly attack on Benghazi. Saying that "the whole thing defies logic," the President attributed Republicans' continued focus to "political motivation."
Read the story8 minIs the Pentagon Losing the War against Sex Crimes?
At the White House last week, the Commander in Chief expressed support for soldiers who have been sexually assaulted. But there's evidence that such assaults are increasing and that victims have lost confidence in military justice, partly because of the chain of command.
Read the story34 minWhat Does the IRS Scandal Have to Do with SuperPAC’s?
Republicans are accusing the Internal Revenue Service of abusing its power and the public trust because of admitted "mistakes" in searching applications for tax exempt status, focusing on political conservatives.
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