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Fort Hood Report Doesn't Mention Islam

And barely mentions shooter; critics cry political correctness

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 20, 2010 2:16 PM CST

(Newser) – The military’s new report on the Fort Hood shooting only once names alleged shooter Nidal Hasan and never discusses his religion, which has critics howling. Several lawmakers want an explanation for those omissions, including Homeland Security Committee chair Joe Lieberman. Lieberman tells Time he’... Read full story »

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