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Posted on 07/16/2005 9:33:13 AM PDT by snippy_about_it
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 are acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated.
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 Wednesday May 11, 2005 Washington AFP Republicans in the US House of Representatives introduced legislation that would sharply curtail the role of women on the battlefield. The measure -- a last-minute add-on to a defense funding bill for the upcoming fiscal year-- would remove women from the army combat support units in which they currently serve, and would ban them from such units in the future. "The majority of Congress believes women should not be engaged in combat-related activities," said Republican Representative John McHugh, chairman of a House of Representatives subcommittee tasked with overseeing military personnel matters. Women in the US military are currently banned from combat, but often work in support roles on or near the battlefield -- a practice which McHugh and other Republicans said must change. "Women should be barred from those positions, " he said, adding that only 31 women would be affected by the policy change. "The current ban on women in combat needs to be preserved," McHugh said at a meeting of the House Armed Services subcommittee. Opposition Democrats, however, strenuously objected to the measure, saying it would affect many more women than Republicans claim, and could have a negative effect on overall military morale. "Todya, women are essential to our ability to fight the war in Iraqand the global war on terrorism. If our nation is truly committed to winning these wars and meeting our other defense requirements, we cannot afford to reject the talents of women, who have served so well, " said Representative Ike Skelton, the top Democrat on the Armed Swervices Committee. More...      |
HEY!!! I'm here! Thanks for calling and checking on us. :-)
If Sam ever shuts up I'd love to talk to you, too.
What can I say, I'm enthralled by a Texas accent. ;-)
Morning all.
Oops, used Snippy's machine for #5
When a motion sensor detects a threat, the "Quantum Sleeper" automatically folds up around its occupant. Inside the bulletproof canopy, an alarm awakens the protected sleeper, who can spray tear gas on the intruder—or watch a movie on the DVD player while waiting out a storm. Even so, I suspect that not even an armored bed can guarantee a good night's sleep untouched by anxiety or fear. Psalm 4:4-5 has a three-part recipe for finding peace in a troubled world: When you're angry, don't express it by disobeying God. When you lie down at night, do it in heart-searching silence. Live sacrificially, putting your trust in the Lord. An old hymn affirms this biblical instruction: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; David concluded his psalm, "I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety" (v.8). And that is without a doubt the safest rest we'll ever have. —David McCasland
Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. —Hoffman He rests well who rests in Jesus.
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A mind is a 'errible thing to waste bump for the Saturday Foxhole.
At work back later, maybe, I hope, u never know
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Mornin' Foxhole.
Along about my third cup of coffee in the morning, I'm scannin' the obits in our local rag.
More and more, I'm seeing women listed who served in the Armed Forces or Rosie the Riveter types.
BTW, we're heading north next month, and if we make it to your area, I'll give you a Howdy. Still working on our itinerary. Got a wedding to attend in La Pine and don't know what else or where we're headed.
Woman in combat Arms?
Personally I'd like women in combat legs!
Are you heading to the EAA Airventure?
We're heading to Maine next week, but will be back early the following week. I am hoping to get their Wednesday or Thursday.
Regards
Jay
Good afternoon, Snippy and everyone at the Freeper Foxhole.
Looks to me like you'd almost have to go right through here if you're driving. We'd love to see you.
Grrrr.
Good morning Aeronaut.
I could have used some of that good sleep last night.
Better today?
A little better. Still sneezing though but getting better.
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