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Army chief fears backlash for Muslim U.S. soldiers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Army's top general expressed concern on Sunday that last week's mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas, blamed on a Muslim Army officer, could fuel a backlash in the military against Muslim troops. Full Article
Army chief fears backlash for Muslim U.S. soldiers
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army's top general expressed concern on Sunday that last week's mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas, blamed on a Muslim Army officer, could fuel a backlash in the military against Muslim troops. General ... Full Article
More troops needed for Afghanistan: U.S. General Casey
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General George Casey, Army chief of staff, on Sunday became the latest U.S. military official to advocate sending more troops to Afghanistan as President Barack Obama nears a decision on a new strategy. Full Article
U.S. Gen. Casey: more troops needed for Afghanistan
(Updates with background, quotes) WASHINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - General George Casey, Army chief of staff, on Sunday became the latest U.S. military official to advocate sending more troops to Afghanistan as President Barack Obama nears a decision on ... Full Article
U.S. Gen. Casey: more troops needed for Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - General George Casey, Army chief of staff, said on Sunday that more U.S. troops were needed for Afghanistan, but he would not comment about any specific number. Full Article
Obama hails passage of "historic" healthcare bill
WASHINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday hailed the passage of a sweeping healthcare reform bill through the House of Representatives, calling it historic and urging the U.S. Senate to follow suit. Full Article
More troops needed for Afghanistan: U.S. General Casey
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General George Casey, Army chief of staff, on Sunday became the latest U.S. military official to advocate sending more troops to Afghanistan as President Barack Obama nears a decision on a new strategy. Full Article
Democrats get warning shot for 2010 elections
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama White House on Wednesday attempted to play down election losses in Virginia and New Jersey in contests that analysts said served as a warning shot to Democrats looking ahead to 2010 voting. Full Article
UPDATE 7-Republicans win Virginia, New Jersey governorships
* Democrat wins New York congressional district (Updates with more analysis, details) Full Article
Democrat Owens wins NY congressional race-Fox News
WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Democrat Bill Owens won the House of Representatives seat for New York's 23rd congressional district, defeating Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman in a closely watched race, Fox News projected on Tuesday. (Reporting ... Full Article
