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House panel moves to curb military sexual assaults

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:12:09 -0400

WASHINGTON - Members of a House panel angry over the growing epidemic of sexual assaults in the military took a key step toward tackling the problem by passing legislation Wednesday that would strip commanding officers of their longstanding authority to unilaterally change or dismiss court-martial convictions in rape and assault cases. Lawmakers believe the revision will lead to a cultural shift and encourage victims to step forward.

Lawmakers, White House discuss sexual assault

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:31:36 -0400

WASHINGTON - Congressional efforts to combat sexual assault in the military secured the support of the Obama administration as senior White House officials met privately Thursday with a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

House members push bill on military sexual assault

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:44:13 -0400

WASHINGTON - A House Republican and Democrat are pushing a bill that would strip the authority of military officers to overturn convictions for major offenses such as sexual assault.