In Speech, Obama Announces More Restrictive Drone Policy, Renewed Push to Close Gitmo
By Harold Hutchison

In a major speech, Barack Obama announced changes to American counter-terrorism policy, including a new effort to close down Guantanamo Bay and more restrictive rules of engagement involving the use of UAVs like the Predator.

Columnist, Fox News Host Questioned By FEC in 1990s
By Harold Hutchison

Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Ollie North, who won a Silver Star in Vietnam, and who was a central figure in the Iran-Contra matter, was heavily questioned about prayers on his behalf by Pat Robertson by the Federal Election Commission while Lois Lerner was serving as the head of that agency’s enforcement office.

Change Comes As Part of Women in Combat
By Harold Hutchison

The Army is considering new gender-neutral physical standards as the Army prepares to open combat positions to women. Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the rule would be dropped in January, 2013.

Could the IRS scandal derail public support for background checks?

During Thursday morning’s remote broadcast from a deli at Bellevue’s Factoria Square, KVI talk host John Carlson referred to stunning remarks made a few days ago by MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough regarding background checks, and how the current Internal Revenue Service scandal – made worse Wednesday by Lois Lerner’s non-testimony – could raise alarms about too much government intrusion into individual privacy.

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House Passes New Version
By Harold Hutchison

The House of Representatives passed a new version of the Stolen Valor Act, responding to the Supreme Court’s 2012 decision striking it down, by a vote of 390-3.

According to a report by Military.com, the new law now limits bans against false claims of receiving awards to those people who with falsely claim to have been awarded a medal with “intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit.”

Shotgun executive ‘terrorist’ arrest story in Denver may be massive hoax

Today, the Adams County, Colo. Sheriff’s Office is setting the record straight on what appears to have been a massive hoax that raced across the internet over the weekend, and even ensnared a prominent gun rights writer, one Denver television station, several Second Amendment activists on a popular Northwest gun rights forum and a well-known Second Amendment attorney.

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Article by Dave Workman

Woolwich Incident Viewed As Terror Attack
By Harold Hutchison

A person believed to be a British soldier was beheaded on the street in Woolwich, England by two men who were shouting “Allah ackbar” as they carried out the attack. The attackers then went on to claim responsibility to an ITN News camera crew.

Taliban Leader Whacked by ISAF
By Harold Hutchison

Qari Adil was a senior Taliban leader in Jowzjan province who was responsible for illegal tax collection in Jowzjan and Balkh provinces, intimidating local civilians into paying illegitimate fees in order to fund Taliban operations, assassinating multiple village elders who had resisted his extortion activities, and facilitating the movement of weapons and military equipment for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. No longer – ISAF took him out during operations on 21 May.

Original Release Date: September 2012
By Harold Hutchison

E-mails between House Oversight Committee staffers and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration indicate that a report that acknowledged inappropriate scrutiny of conservative groups was slated for a September, 2012 release. In addition, the IG’s office knew of inappropriate targeting in July.