State: 'Serious' questions on GOP pipeline bill

A Republican bill that would strip President Barack Obama of his authority to decide on a Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline raises "serious" legal questions, the State Department said Wednesday in objecting to the bill.   read entire article»

Troop training levels at Fort Benning at six-year low

Training levels at Fort Benning will dip to a six-year low this fiscal year under the Army?s plan to train 96,000 soldiers.   read entire article»

As Obama seeks re-election, his former church expands its vision

Trinity United Church of Christ hasn't changed its priorities. But four years after the Protestant church on Chicago's South Side came under siege during the 2008 presidential campaign, it faces fewer distractions.   read entire article»

Army official in Washington says too early to know training impact at Fort Benning

Hours after Fort Benning announced that 35,000 fewer soldiers would be trained at the post this fiscal year, an Army spokesman said more details won?t be available until the Department of Defense submits a budget proposal to President Barack Obama...   read entire article»

Candidates must pay heed to South Carolina retirees

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. -They amble in every morning to the back table, shake hands and sit beneath the sign that says "B.S. Community table," which, depending on whom you ask, stands either for Bible study or another kind of B.S.   read entire article»

Military makes $487 billion budget cuts in decade

Less than a month after announcing 250 civilian jobs lost in its fiscal year 2012 budget, Fort Benning faces more uncertainty for fiscal year 2013 and years beyond under a leaner defense budget.   read entire article»

Chattahoochee Valley comes out for MLK parade

As marching bands played patriotic music and elected officials waved from vehicles on Saturday, the 16th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade of Excellence gave a diverse crowd a chance to reflect on the legacy of the slain civil rights leader.   read entire article»

Fort Benning bracing for ?significant changes? after Obama announces $487 billion in military cuts over next decade

Less than a month after announcing 250 civilian jobs lost in its fiscal year 2012 budget, Fort Benning faces more uncertainty for fiscal year 2013 and years beyond under a leaner defense budget.   read entire article»

Former Fort Benning lieutenant generals remember past budget cuts

Amid cuts in a shrinking defense budget, retired military leaders say President Obama?s actions at the conclusion of the Iraq War are deja vu for the United States.   read entire article»

This is Viewpoints for Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011

Headed for a fall   read entire article»