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Suspect asked for advice on going to fight Muslims
Associated Press/AP Online 11:52 AM ET

FORT HOOD, Texas - The Army psychiatrist suspected of going on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood recently asked for advice on what he should tell fellow soldiers concerned about fighting Muslims in Iraq or Afghanistan, a local Muslim leader said Saturday.
 
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"It was an amazing and an aggressive performance by this police officer."
Lt. Gen. Bob Cone, on police Sgt. Kimberly Munley, a civilian officer credited with stopping the Ft. Hood gunman despite being shot herself
 
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House opens debate on health care overhaul bill
Associated Press/AP Online 11:52 AM ET
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul moved toward a vote in the House Saturday after anti-abortion lawmakers won a chance to knock out language that would let people who get federal subsidies buy insurance plans that include abortion coverage.
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