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Otto Lee returns from Iraq

Sun, 01/24/2010 - 00:54

Here's some good news from Sunnyvale. After serving thirteen months in Iraq, Sunnyvale City Councilman Otto Lee has returned safely home to his wife and two daughters. He flew into San Jose International Airport Friday evening where he was greeted by his family and friends. From the local ABC affiliate:

"It's absolutely awesome to be home. I obviously love this country," said Lee.

 Lee's absence for the past year was a shock for everyone.


Justice Department drops case against Lt. Ehren Watada

Thu, 05/14/2009 - 12:02

I may have missed something but I haven't seen anyone mention the latest developments with Lt. Ehren Watada.


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President Obama's Awesome Speech

Tue, 02/24/2009 - 18:03
obama1 President Obama addressed both chambers of Congress tonight. In short, it rocked. I would hate to be in Bobby Jindal's shoes. To check out the entire transcript, flip to the other side.

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Tammy Duckworth Tapped for VA Assistant Secretary

Tue, 02/03/2009 - 07:27
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 3, 2009  Duckworth Tapped for VA Assistant Secretary WASHINGTON (Feb. 3, 2009) - President Barack Obama has announced his intent to nominate L. Tammy Duckworth, director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, to be the Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). "Effective communications with Veterans and VA's stakeholders is key to improving our services and ensuring Veterans receive the benefits they deserve," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "Tammy Duckworth brings significant talent, leadership and personal experience to this important work."

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