By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times
The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific said Thursday that the Pentagon is developing new battle plans for Asia that include adding Marines to better-coordinated naval and air forces in the region where China is expanding its military might. Published 8:42 p.m. February 17, 2011
By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
Making a “read-my-lips” promise, Speaker John A. Boehner said Thursday that House Republicans will produce a budget this year that reins in entitlements and cuts spending, upping the ante on President Obama, who declined to tackle those long-term fiscal problems in the budget he sent to Congress on Monday. Published 7:54 p.m. February 17, 2011
By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times
A Maryland legislative panel has approved a same-sex marriage bill, clearing the way for a full vote as early as next week by the state Senate, which is looking increasingly likely to pass. Published 9:31 p.m. February 17, 2011