Marines Could Cut 8,000 Troops If Sequestration Sticks Around// Kedar Pavgi It's unclear whether the reduction would affect civilian jobs.
	The US Got Edward Snowden's Middle Name Wrong on Extradition Documents// Jake Maxwell Watts Although Snowden is a household name, U.S. authorities didn't get it exactly right.
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	U.S. and Afghanistan Commit to Taliban Talks, Again// Abby Ohlheiser Taliban continues attacks on Afghanistan's infrastructure.
	Army Announces Force Reductions, Future Civilian Cuts // Kedar Pavgi Service will drop 80,000 troops by fiscal 2017, with 'commensurate civilian drawdown.'
	Senators Criticize VA Approach to Reviewing Sexual Assault Claims // Kellie Lunney Department's letter to vets is 'inappropriate' given sensitivity of the issue, say lawmakers.
	'Lead by Example,' Obama Says in Push for Greener Federal Buildings// Eric Katz Targets set as part of larger plan to address climate change.
	I'm Very PTSD Aware // Bob Brewin Some practical tips for PTSD Awareness Month, based on experience.
	Obama Nominates a Pentagon Inspector General// Charles S. Clark Current FDIC watchdog Jon Rymer would fill slot vacant for 18 months.
	State Dept. Disputes Need for Senate Approval of Further Nuke Cuts// Staff Deal with Russia could be worded to avoid lawmakers, administration says.
	Navy Announces Layoffs for 745 Civilians // Kedar Pavgi Move is 'part of a conscious risk-based approach,' installations chief says.
	United States Dominates in Social Diplomacy// Kedar Pavgi More than 6.4 million people "like" U.S. embassy Facebook pages, Canadian analysis finds.
	Bill Would Allow Gay Vets to Update Service Records// Kellie Lunney Legislation could help those discharged for their sexual orientation access benefits.
	How Obama Learned to Deal with the Taliban// Michael Hirsh The militants' willingness to talk signals weakness—and is the most hopeful sign for the U.S. in Afghanistan in years.
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