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By JOHN HEILPRIN
The Associated Press
Sunday, November 19, 2006; 4:11 PM
WASHINGTON – Americans would have to sign up for a new military draft after turning 18 if the incoming chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee has his way.
Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., said Sunday he sees his idea as a way to deter politicians from launching wars and to bolster U.S. troop levels insufficient to cover potential future action in Iran, North Korea and Iraq.
washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/19/AR2006111900376_pf.html
The Associated Press
Sunday, November 19, 2006; 4:11 PM
WASHINGTON – Americans would have to sign up for a new military draft after turning 18 if the incoming chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee has his way.
Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., said Sunday he sees his idea as a way to deter politicians from launching wars and to bolster U.S. troop levels insufficient to cover potential future action in Iran, North Korea and Iraq.
washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/19/AR2006111900376_pf.html