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O'Connor's name had been floated about in rumors ever since Stewart, 66, announced his intention to retire last month, but her nomination, which must be approved by the Senate in September, was a stunning break with tradition. In its 191-year history, 101 judges have served...
Administration supporters contend that this measure will primarily affect "double dippers"-civil service or military employees who retire early, collect generous federal pensions and then work just long enough in other jobs to qualify for the minimum Social Security benefit. Democrats claim that the change will reduce benefits for some...
While trying to quash a revolt in the Philippines in 1904, American troops discovered that their .38-cal. revolvers were not very effective against the frenzied attacks of Moro tribesmen. The call went out for a handgun with "stopping power," and in 1911, the U.S. issued the Colt .45-cal...
In 1968 Corson was reassigned to a desk job at the Pentagon, and proceeded to write The Betrayal, a blistering attack on U.S. military strategy in Viet Nam and the corruption of the Saigon government. Corson was scheduled to retire the day before the book was published, but a task...
In the U.S. today, the face of blue-collar skill is aging. Small tool shops cannot replace craftsmen as they retire. Larger machinery manufacturers cannot find willing younger men to train in order to expand production and grow. West Coast aerospace giants like Boeing and Lockheed constantly raid each other...