 Gates, '65, to replace embattled Rumsfeld at Pentagon
In a speech Wednesday, President George W. Bush announced that Dr. Robert M. Gates, ’65, would replace Donald Rumsfeld as secretary of defense, pending confirmation by the Senate. Rumsfeld submitted a letter of resignation early Wednesday. The announcement comes the day after Republicans lost control of the House of Representatives. Democrats and some Republicans have criticized Rumsfeld’s performance as defense secretary.
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Referendum voters support higher fees for Chinese department, more Health Center hours
Students voted Friday on the first Student Assembly referendum of the year. Voters in the non-binding initiatives supported opening the Health Center on weekends and increasing fees by $15 to add a Chinese professor. The majority of students said the ... more |
Webb greets local voters
Just days before the Nov. 7 elections, Democratic Virginia Senate candidate Jim Webb attended a senate rally at the Three Olives Restaurant Wednesday on Richmond Rd. Webb is running against incumbent Sen. George Allen, a Republican.
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