WASHINGTON – The government intercepted at least 18 e-mails between the alleged Fort Hood gunman and a radical Muslim cleric, and a key senator says there could be more communications that might have tipped off law enforcement or military officials. Full Story »
Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith
There are too many anonymous sources to make this story credible. The writers seem to be looking for reasons to report there's evidence of a terrorist plot, when all they can point to is the number of emails exchanged. That's very irresponsible journalism when reporting on an upcoming trial.
Levin is nailing the most visible nail on the head with asking about the Defense Department's representative on the terrorism task for acted appropriately.
This story very briefly mentions the "Defense Department's representative on the terrorism task force acted appropriately," which make me wonder if many even knew there was a representative on the task force. further, it is clear that he DID NOT act correctly the question is was he restricted by regulation and if not how far his head is going to roll. I am glad to see more and more calls for this act to be considered an act of terrorism, and I'd like to see additional charges filed ... More »
Levin said his committee is focused on determining whether the Defense Department’s representative on the terrorism task force acted appropriately and effectively. More »
The Pentagon may reconsider rules governing participation in extremist organizations that some lawmakers say appear outdated and too narrow in light of the shooting rampage ... More »
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