May 4

US detainee abuse could be turned on US soldiers: Mullen<br /> (AFP)<br />

AFP - The US military chief expressed concern Monday that the interrogation techniques used against detainees during the previous administration, widely regarded as torture, could be turned against US troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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May 4

Gates optimistic on 2010 U.S. defense budget success<br /> (Reuters)<br />

Reuters - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said in an interview aired on Sunday that he is optimistic his recommendations for overhauling defense spending can survive an upcoming budget fight in Congress.

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