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Palin Vetted
Just Before Being Chosen

But McCain camp stresses she was still thoroughly checked out

Washington Post Washington Post Sep 3, 08 2:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - Sarah Palin did not meet with John McCain’s top veep-vetter until the day before the Republican nominee announced his pick, the Washington Post reports. Despite the apparent haste, McCain’s camp assured the public that the Alaska governor’s past had been thoroughly examined. But it wasn’t until that last meeting that Palin revealed the pregnancy of her 17-year-old daughter. More »

More about:  John McCain • Sarah Palin • vice presidential candidate • discovery • Bristol Palin • vetting

Bristol's Pregnancy Raises Serious Vetting Questions

Mac picked in haste after conservatives nixed his two faves: sources

New York Times New York Times Sep 2, 08 7:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - The steady stream of stories emerging about John McCain's brand new running mate has some Republicans wondering how thoroughly Sarah Palin was vetted, the New York Times reports. McCain has said he was aware that her teen daughter Bristol was pregnant, although aides are vague about when he learned of it. GOP insiders say it's becoming apparent that the selection was made in haste. More »

Marines Demand Probe
Into Armor Delay

Blast resistant vehicles 'could have cut deaths in half'

Stars and Stripes Feb 26, 08 4:48 AM CST
(Newser) - The US Marine Corps has asked the Department of Defense to investigate delays obtaining vehicles with blast-resistant armor for combat units in Iraq. An internal USMC memo claims the money needed for the vehicles, which could have cut deaths from roadside bombings by 50%, was diverted to other projects, reports Stars & Stripes.     More »

More about:  Iraq • Pentagon • Defense Department • US Marine Corps • roadside bomb • budget • casualties • MRAP • deaths • vetting • whistleblower

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