Read more Carl Levin stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/9738/carl-levin.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:07:41 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74166/hasan-sought-to-turn-in-patients-for-war-crimes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMaj. Nidal Malik Hasan repeatedly tried to have his patients prosecuted for “war crimes,” raising the issue with Army authorities a final time on Nov. 2—just 3 days before the Fort Hood massacre. In a breach of doctor-patient confidentiality, Hasan asked superiors if he could legally pass along information...http://www.newser.com/story/74166/hasan-sought-to-turn-in-patients-for-war-crimes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:25:17 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72499/mccain-afghan-call-cant-wait.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe pace of President Obama's decision on troop levels in Afghanistan again dominated the Sunday dial. John McCain told Face the Nation that Obama should move regardless of the Nov. 7 runoff's outcome: "Every day we delay will be a delay in this strategy succeeding.” Orrin Hatch went so far...http://www.newser.com/story/72499/mccain-afghan-call-cant-wait.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 25 Oct 2009 11:56:13 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69157/afghanistan-push-meets-resistance-from-democrats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSupport for the war in Afghanistan is dwindling among Democrats as President Obama mulls increasing US involvement in the region, the New York Times reports. Ahead of an expected request for more troops from the US commander in the country, the chair of the Senate armed services committee says he’s...http://www.newser.com/story/69157/afghanistan-push-meets-resistance-from-democrats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 11 Sep 2009 9:14:23 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/65785/cash-for-clunkers-safe-white-house.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe rumors of the “cash for clunkers” deal’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, the White House said today, promising that the trade-in program will continue even after consumers have used up its allotted $1 billion. “If you were planning on going to buy a car this weekend using this program,...http://www.newser.com/story/65785/cash-for-clunkers-safe-white-house.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 31 Jul 2009 11:03:26 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/65650/goldman-sachs-subpoenaed-in-fraud-probe.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Senate committee has subpoenaed Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and other financial institutions as part of an investigation into mortgage-market fraud, sources tell the Wall Street Journal . The probe appears to focus on emails and other internal communications that may show bankers' doubts about the safety of mortgage-backed securities, which...http://www.newser.com/story/65650/goldman-sachs-subpoenaed-in-fraud-probe.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 30 Jul 2009 6:38:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/65416/dont-ask-dont-tell-will-get-senate-hearing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Senate Armed Services Committee will convene a fall hearing to examine the US military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy governing gay service members, the Albany Times Union reports. Chairman Carl Levin agreed to hold the hearings at the encouragement of New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who has been pushing...http://www.newser.com/story/65416/dont-ask-dont-tell-will-get-senate-hearing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 27 Jul 2009 15:00:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64325/obama-vows-to-veto-his-own-defense-bill-over-f-22s.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack Obama has found himself in the odd position of threatening to veto his own defense spending bill, after senators tacked on a last-minute amendment to spend $1.75 billion on seven F-22 fighter jets, Fox News reports. The jets are outdated, costly to fly, require frequent maintenance, and have...http://www.newser.com/story/64325/obama-vows-to-veto-his-own-defense-bill-over-f-22s.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 14 Jul 2009 7:46:29 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/59296/us-frets-as-pakistan-rapidly-expands-nukes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPakistan is rapidly building its nuclear arsenal even as it struggles to fight a growing insurgency, reports the New York Times . While Washington remains concerned about the security of Pakistan's 80 to 100 existing weapons, the country is producing uranium and on its way to manufacturing bomb-grade plutonium. US legislators...http://www.newser.com/story/59296/us-frets-as-pakistan-rapidly-expands-nukes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 18 May 2009 5:41:56 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/58868/gop-blasts-pelosi-as-dems-rip-cia-over-torture.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRepublicans are slamming Nancy Pelosi for saying she felt she had no recourse when informed of harsh interrogation tactics in 2003, Politico reports. “If she felt it was wrong, she should have acted,” John McCain said. Some critics suggest the House speaker could have written a letter or requested a...http://www.newser.com/story/58868/gop-blasts-pelosi-as-dems-rip-cia-over-torture.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 13 May 2009 11:10:51 CDT