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Global Security (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
MR. MORRELL: Good afternoon. Thanks for coming today. I'll get to your questions shortly, but first I'd like to take a moment to brief you on Secretary Gates' trip to Capitol Hill this morning. He had breakfast with leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee, including Chairman Levin. The secretary thanked him for taking action on several key military nominations. The committee has agreed...
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Department of Defense (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
MR. MORRELL: Thank you all for coming on late notice. We've called this press conference because Secretary Gates was informed earlier today of an issue at the Dover Port Mortuary. There is no mission more important than the dignified return of our fallen heroes to their families, and the Dover Air Force Base team has performed this mission with great care for a number of years. However, here...
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Think Progress (Free subscription) | yesterday
On May 2, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that awarding the Purple Heart to veterans afflicted with PTSD was an “interesting idea.” “I think it is clearly something that needs to be looked at,” said Gates. Yesterday, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell confirmed that the department was considering the issue, but cast doubt that the policy [...]
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Myanmar (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
At a news conference Thursday, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell expressed thanks for Burma's decision to accept some U.S. aid, but called on its leaders to allow more, including U.S. troops with...
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THE TENSION (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
N ews in Balance: Pentagon Previews Report on Iran's Meddling in Iraq WASHINGTON, May 16, 2008 -- A preview offered to Iran of details in a yet-to-be-released Multinational Force Iraq report about its meddling in Iraq appears to have had no effect, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said yesterday. However, that may change when the report goes public, he added. The report, prepared...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
... about military officers visiting and/or observing the workings of Congress," said spokesman Geoff Morrell."Secretary Gates has actively encouraged the military to recognize the important role Congress plays in defense and national security," Morrell said. "For that very reason, visits to the Hill and interaction with members and staff is a routine part of many professional...
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Department of Defense (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
The United States sent another five military aircraft loaded with relief supplies to Burma today, and looks forward to the opportunity to send more, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said.
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Department of Defense (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today urged the Senate Armed Services Committee to act quickly on several key military nominations, including Army Gen. David H. Petraeus' appointment as chief of U.S. Central Command, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said.
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Department of Defense (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
A preview offered to Iran of details in a yet-to-be-released Multinational Force Iraq report about its meddling in Iraq appears to have had no effect, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said.
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AubreyJ.org (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
Iran in Iraq: More Pressure Needed to Curtail... Iran's Destabilizing Activities Thursday , May 15, 2008 A preview offered to Iran of details in a yet-to-be-released Multinational Force Iraq report about its meddling in Iraq appears to have had no effect , Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said today. However, that may change when the report goes public, he added. The report, prepared...
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The Conservative Voice Columns (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell will conduct a press briefing at noon EDT in the DoD Briefing Room, Pentagon 2E579. Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the North Parking Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Please call (703) 697-5131 for escort into...
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Net News Publisher (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
... of fea r that too many will use it.” In a press briefing earlier this month, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell warned of the “ harm ” Webb’s bill would do to troop retention and objected to the generous benefits given after “only” two years of service. Accepting the Pentagon's argument, Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) have introduced their own GI bill expansion...
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Think Progress (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
The Bush administration has come out strongly against Sen. Jim Webb’s (D-VA) efforts to dramatically expand educational benefits for returning veterans. In a press briefing on May 6, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell warned of the “harm” Webb’s 21st Century GI Bill would do to troop retention and objected to the generous benefits given after [...]
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Daily News Analysis (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said there was no evidence that any US servicemember was cremated in an incinerator used for pets.
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cbs4denver.com: National Politics (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
... we are losing our men and women who we have worked so hard to train," said Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell. Republican Sens. John McCain of Arizona, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Burr of North Carolina have proposed an alternative that would boost the maximum monthly stipend for GIs from $1,100 a month to $1,500 a month. Democratic Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia counters...
