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  • Congressman renews call for reinstatement of draft

    02/25/2006 3:59:47 PM PST · by thinkwell · 101 replies · 2,320+ views
    Stars and Stripes ^ | February 26, 2006 | Leo Shane III
    WASHINGTON — A New York congressman has once again proposed reinstating the draft, not just to boost the ranks of U.S. fighters but also to discourage what he sees as some politicians’ cavalier attitude toward military action. Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., has introduced the legislation twice before, each time with no success. Two years ago the House rejected his idea by a 402-2 vote. Rangel, a Korean War veteran who has been a critic of the war in Iraq, said he doubts the measure will make any progress this time either, but believes debate over the issue will re-emphasize the...