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The Changing Nature of Modern Warfare
The US military made short work of Saddam Hussein’s army, but America's mission in Iraq has yet to be accomplished. Plus, Congressman Mark Foley's relations with teenage pages: the political fallout of another Congressional scandal.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenCongress has approved another record Pentagon spending bill.Is it designed to fight the wars of the future or those of the past? Why can't the world's most advanced fighting force defeat the Iraqi insurgents? Are hearts and minds more important than high-tech weapons? Plus, Congressman Mark Foley's relations with teenage pages: the political fallout of another Congressional scandal.
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3 storiesE-Mails Show Foley Sought Rendezvous with Page
Former Congressman Mark Foley is being investigated by the FBI because of sexually explicit messages sent to underage boys. Today, Foley blamed his problems on "alcoholism and other behavioral problems." Foley resigned from Congress Friday, just hours after he was questioned about the messages by ABC News investigative reporter Brian Ross .
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The most advanced army in history swept Saddam Hussein out of power, but it has not put down the Iraqi insurgents or quelled sectarian violence. Congress has passed another record Pentagon spending bill, but critics say it's designed to fight the wars of the past, not those of the future.
Read the story34 minPolitical Fallout of the Mark Foley Scandal
Florida's Republican Congressman resigned on Friday after reports that he sent sexually charged e-mail to teenage boys who were Congressional pages. One former page says he was warned about Mark Foley five years ago, and colleagues in the GOP leadership were told about possible problems a year ago.
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