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November 21, 2009
Gates: Canada's Afghanistan role key
UPI, November 21, 2009 Saturday 12:48 PM EST
 Canada's contributions to the war against Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan are a key to success, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says.
Gates prepares for Canada's Afghan pullout; U.S. and Canadian defence counterparts discuss protection for Canadian diplomats and development workers after 2011
The Globe and Mail (Canada), November 21, 2009 Saturday
  U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the United States is planning how to replace Canada's fighting role in Kandahar, a crucial security blanket for development workers expected to stay in the Af...
November 20, 2009
Too early to transfer security duties to Afghans: Gates
Pajhwok Afghan News, November 20, 2009 Friday
 Nov 20, 2009 - 12:24 KABUL (PAN): It is too early to set a timeframe for transferring security duties from NATO-led foreign troops to nascent Afghan forces that still lack resources and training, beli...
Gates cites corruption as Afghan obstacle
UPI, November 20, 2009 Friday 11:55 AM EST
 Tackling lingering issues over corruption in the Afghan government will not happen overnight, said U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
SHAHEEN DISCUSSES TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS WITH SECRETARY GATES, WORLD LEADERS IN HALIFAX
States News Service, November 20, 2009 Friday
 The following information was released by New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs, today joins a bipartis...
Gates: We must find military threats He orders branches to devise plans; Army will study if attack could've been thwarted
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, November 20, 2009 Friday
 WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert Gates ordered all branches of the military Thursday to seek better ways of "identifying service members who could potentially pose credible threats to others." He...
Pentagon chief Gates says Afghan troop increase could follow Obama announcement swiftly
The Canadian Press(CP), November 20, 2009 Friday
 WASHINGTON _ Defence Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces that President Barack Obama might send to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force al...
Defense Secretary Gates: US withdrawal still on schedule =
Deutsche Presse-Agentur, November 20, 2009 Friday 4:36 AM EST
 DPA POLITICS Iraq Conflicts US Defense Secretary Gates: US withdrawal still on schedule =    Washington US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursdayin Washington that US plans to reduce and e...
November 19, 2009
Gates says election hiccups are not likely to delay US troop withdrawals from Iraq
The Canadian Press(CP), November 19, 2009 Thursday
 WASHINGTON _ Defence Secretary Robert Gates says warnings that politics could push back Iraqi elections scheduled for January are not affecting his plans for a U.S. troop withdrawal now. Gates told a ...
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Broadcast News (BN), November 19, 2009 Thursday
 WASHINGTON - Defence Secretary Robert Gates says warnings that politics could push back Iraqi elections scheduled for January are not affecting his plans for a U.S. troop withdrawal now. Gates told a ...
Pentagon launches new probe of Fort Hood shootings
Knight Ridder Washington Bureau, November 19, 2009 Thursday
 WASHINGTON _ Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced Thursday that he's appointed two former heads of the Army and the Navy to review the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, amid questions about whethe...
Suicide Pact
Creators Syndicate, November 19, 2009 Thursday 12:01 AM EST
 This week, while "the most traveled president in history" was on his latest foreign adventure and bowing to Japanese Emperor Akihito, the rest of the O-Team was busy kowtowing to political correctness...
Congressman Sestak Voices Support for Defense Department's Fort Hood Review
Targeted News Service, November 19, 2009 Thursday 8:02 PM EST
 Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. (7th CD), has issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) voiced his strong support for the Pentagon review of the Fort Hood shooting announced by D...
CONGRESSMAN SESTAK VOICES SUPPORT FOR DEFENSE DEPARTMENTS FORT HOOD REVIEW
States News Service, November 19, 2009 Thursday
 The following information was released by the office of Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Sestak: Today, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) voiced his strong support for the Pentagon review of the Fort Hood shooting ...
November 18, 2009
AP source says Pentagon to announce wide probe of Fort Hood shooting under ex-defence official
The Canadian Press(CP), November 18, 2009 Wednesday
 WASHINGTON _ Defence Secretary Robert Gates has tapped a former senior defence official to lead a broad Pentagon review of the circumstances surrounding the Fort Hood shootings, The Associated Press h...
November 17, 2009
Obama Administration May Ease Controls On High-Tech Exports Industry blames rules for lost sales; concerns on nat'l security remain
Investor's Business Daily, November 17, 2009 Tuesday
 Export control reform could follow health care as a hot potato for President Obama. The Obama administration, with the support of Defense Secretary Robert Gates, might ease U.S. export control rules t...
Gates blocks release of detainee abuse photos
Right Vision News, November 17, 2009 Tuesday
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Defence Secretary Robert Gates has blocked the public release of any more pictures of foreign detainees abused by their U.S. captors, saying their release would endanger America...
November 16, 2009
Brownback, Tiahrt Send Letter to Secretary Gates Seeking Answers on Acquisition of Laar Aircraft
Targeted News Service, November 16, 2009 Monday 12:58 AM EST
 The office of Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sam Brownback and Congressman Todd Tiahrt yesterday sent a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates regarding ...
US WATCH -- WASHINGTON, DC: GATES BARS RELEASE OF PHOTOS OF ALLEGED DETAINEE ABUSE
WALL STREET JOURNAL ABSTRACTS, November 16, 2009 Monday
US blocks pictures of military abuse; world newsbulletin
The Western Mail, November 16, 2009 Monday
  US DEFENCE secretary Robert Gates has blocked the release of 44 pictures of foreign detainees abused by their captors, saying it would endanger American soldiers.   The Obama administration filed a b...
Gates blocks release of detainee-abuse photos
The Daily Star (Lebanon), November 16, 2009 Monday
 Defense Secretary Robert Gates has blocked the public release of any more pictures of foreign detainees abused by their US captors, saying their release would endanger American soldiers. The Obama adm...
November 15, 2009
Newsline; For updates and more in-depth stories: seattletimes.com/nationworld
The Seattle Times, November 15, 2009 Sunday
 The Nation Abuse photos: Defense Secretary Robert Gates has blocked the public release of any more pictures of foreign detainees abused by their U.S. captors, saying their release would endanger U.S. ...
Gates blocks abuse photos release
Trend Daily News (Azerbaijan), November 15, 2009 Sunday 7:57 PM GMT +4
 The US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has blocked the publication of further images of US soldiers abusing foreign detainees, BBC reported.  The US administration filed a request with the Supreme Cour...
Pakistan:Gates hints at compromise strategy on Afghanistan
Right Vision News, November 15, 2009 Sunday
 OSHKOSH, Nov. 15 -- President Barack Obama is eyeing a compromise strategy on Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert Gates suggested Thursday, after the US envoy in Kabul warned against troop reinforce...
November 14, 2009
ACLU SAYS ACTIONS STIFLE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
States News Service, November 14, 2009 Saturday
 The following information was released by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): In a brief filed late Friday night, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates invoked his authority to block the release of...
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