Patt Morrison for Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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Don’t Shoot: Major Change in U.S. Military Strategy in Afghanistan
Civilian casualties have plagued the U.S. mission in Afghanistan for seven years, ruining any good will that Americans have built up among Afghans and possibly turning many noncombatants into terrorist recruits. A major shift in strategy was just announced: U.S. and NATO forces will no longer fight in or around Afghan homes. Is this a smart counterinsurgency strategy or could it put more American soldiers at greater risk?
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Obama Shows Some Teeth on Iran
In his press conference this morning President Obama addressed the recent turmoil in Iran and the violence that has occurred in response to what many Iranians consider to be a fraudulent election. The President said that “Those who stand up for justice are always on the right side of history.” But was his stance on Iran tough enough?
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Obama Speaks, We Search for Context
Slammed from the right as well as the left, President Obama is walking a narrow line barely six months into the presidency. During his press conference this morning, the President answered critics on a number of his policies, from Iran to remaking healthcare. Is it far too soon to pass judgment on his performance, or are his ambitions getting the better of him?
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Is FCC Cavalry Coming to Free Your iPhone?
Cell phones and their carriers have strange bands of devotees: certain people love their Blackberries but hate Verizon’s customer services; many iPhone owners are committed to their devices but can’t stand AT&T. Exclusivity agreements between handset makers and service providers might be coming to an end, if the FCC and the Congress can overcome serious opposition. Would you free your cell phone?
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LAUSD Board Meets to Discuss Cuts
The LAUSD board met today to discuss massive budget cuts that will likely lead to the laying off of about 2,000 teachers. We check in with our reporter for an update at the meeting at district headquarters in downtown.
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Make or Break Week in Sacramento – What's the Cost of Delay?
According to the governor, when it comes to closing the $24 billion budget gap, taxes are not an option, nor is a partial or stopgap plan. Can the Democrats close $21 billion of the deficit without the Republicans, and will the governor sign their proposal? It's make-it-or-break-it time in Sacramento and Californians aren't looking forward to being broke.
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