Posted 5:41 p.m. Oct. 31 By Jamie Meltzer U-WIRE Washington Bureau Close to two weeks ago, the United States announced it would deploy elite ground troops in Southern Afghanistan, adding a new and significant dimension on the war against terrorism by partially shifting its focus to a land-based campaign. The Pentagon said the special operations […]
Posted 1:00 p.m. Nov. 15 By Jamie Meltzer U-WIRE Washington Bureau Many people do not believe stamps and envelopes are high-priced items, but they are for political campaigns. Virginia’s soon-to-be Governor Mark Warner spent $568,000 on mailings during his campaign, according to financial disclosures. But less than $100,000 was spent on Internet expenditures, even though […]
Posted 5:50 p.m. Dec. 12 By Jamie Meltzer U-WIRE Washington Bureau Israel recently bombed Palestinian complexes in an effort to eradicate terrorism. Though this fighting is taking place halfway around the world, many American residents feel the effects of the violence. On Dec. 2, a suicide bomber boarded a bus and killed fifteen passengers in […]