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Obama steps up military aid to Syrian rebels; specifics on weapons shipments so far undecided WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's decision to authorize lethal aid to Syrian rebels marks a deepening of U.S. involvement in the two-year civil war. But U.S. officials are still grappling with what type and ...
3 Big Things You Need Today: DJJ, Syria, Movie Implosion?--Happy Father's Day
Dept of Juvenile Justice suspends those involved in sex assault accusations. Syria confirmed to have used chemical weapons, is this another war coming? Getting people to buy tickets and putting "butts in seats." Happy Father's Day!
Lawmakers: Terrorists change tactics after leaks
Two senior Republican lawmakers said Thursday that terrorists are already changing their behavior after leaks about classified U.S. data gathering programs, but they offered no details. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., said it's part of the damage from disclosures by National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden of two NSA programs, which ...
Top U.S. general disputes Benghazi attack story
The nation's highest ranking military officer on Wednesday disputed the story of a top American diplomat who served in Libya, saying no military forces were told to "stand down" after attacks on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi. "They weren't told to stand down," Army General Martin Dempsey told the ...
Isakson calls for hearing on Atlanta VA hospital
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson is calling for a hearing on the Atlanta VA Medical Center after two federal audits earlier this year detailed allegations of mismanagement of mental health programs and poor patient care linked to three deaths. The Georgia Republican said Wednesday he has requested the Senate VA Committee ...
3 Big Things Today: Live from UN, Senators on VA, Saxby in hot water, IRS
I'm live from the UN. We'll talk about the Georgia Senators and the Veterans Administration in Atlanta. Then, Saxby is under fire, again. The IRS scandal continues to grow. Then guests from the UN and we'll talk to Congressman Doug Collins
Obama embraces Bush intelligence policies
As the administration of President George W. Bush came to a close, Democrats predicted a much different approach to the War on Terror under President Obama, one that would not allow U.S. intelligence gathering to trample on civil liberties. Instead, the Obama Administration has continued some controversial intelligence gathering techniques ...
What you should know about NSA phone data program
The government knows who you're calling. Every day. Every call. Here's what you need to know about the secret program and how it works: ___ Q: What happened and why is it a big deal? A: The Guardian newspaper published a highly classified April U.S. court order that allows the ...
Senators press for answers on Atlanta VA issues
Georgia's U.S. senators are asking for answers from the head of Veterans Affairs after an audit report outlined troubling problems at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Sens. Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss wrote to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki, asking the VA to investigate problems with impatient and contracted ...
3 Big Things Today: Saxby and Hormones, Elections and Runoffs, Isakson and Immigration
Saxby Chambliss stepped in it yesterday during the Armed Services Committee hearing. Judge Steve Jones made a mostly unnoticed decision that will effect elections in GA. Isakson and Immigration, a rally today.
Senators blast military response to sex assaults
U.S. senators dressed down senior military leaders Tuesday, led by female lawmakers, combat veterans and former prosecutors who insisted that sexual assault in the ranks has cost the services the trust and respect of the American people as well as the nation's men and women in uniform. Summoned to Capitol ...
Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen
President Barack Obama is lifting his self-imposed ban on transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to Yemen, where a leadership upheaval has improved the country's security but not eliminated a terrorist organization trying to recruit jihadists. Lifting the ban is a step toward Obama's goal of closing the Navy-run prison in Cuba ...
3 Big Things You Need Today: IRS, ICE and GABEO
Lois Lerner takes the 5th. Did she lie before the committee before that fateful Friday. Immigration bills moves through the Senate. Tyrone Brooks pleads Not Guilty. and a fun Ferris wheel in Atlanta.
3 Big Things You Need Today: IRS, ICE and GALEO
Lois Lerner takes the 5th. Did she lie before the committee before that fateful Friday. Immigration bills moves through the Senate. Tyrone Brooks pleads Not Guilty. and a fun Ferris wheel in Atlanta.
Will Senate bid lure Rogers from his House seat?
Republican Rep. Mike Rogers has pulled off a rare feat in a bitterly divided Congress — a working, productive relationship with Democrats in overseeing the nation's 16 spy agencies. The question now is whether the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee sticks around the House or fulfills GOP hopes and ...
3 Big Things You Need Today: VA Hosp Update, GOP Debate, Internet Sales--and Saxby Gets a Hole in One
Scott MacFarlane continues his great reporting on the Atlanta VA Hospital scandal. How far does it go? The final GAGOP Chairman's debate is tonight in Cobb County sans Seth Harp. The internet sales tax bill passes in the U. S. Senate. What does it do in the House? And Saxby gets a hole in one with the President, did Tiger teach you that, Mr. President?
3 Big Things You Need Today: Candidates, Stone Mtn and Confederate History, Jobs/Real Estate
At the very moment Jack Kingston announced, Karen Handel sends an email. Confederate history under assault at Stone Mountain. Jobs are soft but Real Estate is finally doing better.
3 Big Things You Need To Know Today on Zoller and Bryant: VA issues, UGA Elite, Saxby Questions
With more and more military personnel coming home, the VA needs to "buck up." UGA has acheived Elite Status and has a big tuition increase coming. Sen. Saxby Chambliss gets a briefing. Ed Gillespie tells us about the GWB library
Collision course on FAA sequester cuts
Republicans and Democrats traded charges on Monday over sequester cuts to air traffic controllers at the FAA, as after weeks of political skirmishes over automatic budget cuts, this fight over air travel threatened to quickly develop into a full blown political storm. "Why is President Obama unnecessarily delaying your flight?" ...
3 Big Things You Need on Zoller and Bryant Today: GOP Conventions, Saxby/Boston, Braves
Lots of news at the GOP District Conventions. Candidates, Electeds and Straw Polls. Then we'll update you on the weekend's events around Boston and what Sen. Chambliss has to say. Finally, Braves have a tough weekend as well as Reese Witherspoon.
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