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  • US removes military ban on women in combat

Panetta's decision overturns 1994 rule banning women from being assigned to smaller ground combat units - @AP

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Afghan post-war effort could fall apart due to US emergency budget cuts, Defense Secretary Panetta says - @thehill

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US defense secretary denies German minister's account of Afghanistan troop levels; says range of options discussed for NATO forces - @Reuters

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German defense minister says US Defense Secretary Panetta says US will leave 8,000-12,000 troops in Afghanistan - @AP

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In statement, Speaker Boehner says he agrees with Panetta that 'impact of the president's sequester would be devastating to our military' - @ZekeJMiller

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US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta notifies Congress that looming automatic budget cuts could lead to Pentagon furloughs - @Reuters

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US Defense Secretary Panetta announces Pentagon is creating a medal for drone pilots - @AP

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The President's Cabinet now enters the House Chamber led by Kerry, Panetta and Holder et al.

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Defense Secretary Panetta on North Korea: 'They represent a serious threat to the United States of America' - @NBCNews

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Live video: Defense Secretary Leon Panetta delivers his farewell address - @NBCNews

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Leon Panetta signs order allowing same-sex partners, dependents to use facilities, services on US bases - @latimes

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