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Is Obama’s intended course of action in Syria constitutional – really?

Simon Templar September 9, 2013 R> Yesterday I watched Sec. State Kerry repeatedly tell members of the Senate that the President has the constitutional authority to take military action against Syria without congressional authorization. There may have been other Senators who said it also, but I only heard Rand Paul disagree with Kerry’s assertion.  The Constitution … Continue reading Is Obama’s intended course of action in Syria constitutional – really? →

USMC Foreign Area Officer (FAO) Eligibility Requirement Experience Track* (my path to becoming a Latin American FAO*)

Experience Track            (a) Applicants who possess language skills, regionally focused graduate degree education, and cultural experience are encouraged to request designation via quarterly experience track panels. Marines who do not have a regionally-focused graduate degree, but do have 12 months experience of significant interaction with foreign populations overseas may qualify for a constructive credit waiver of … Continue reading USMC Foreign Area Officer (FAO) Eligibility Requirement Experience Track* (my path to becoming a Latin American FAO*) →