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Health Care - March 2010 Vote

Do you think Congress will pass the current form of the Health Care bill this week?

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Senior Intelligence Officials: Attempted Terror Attack "Certain"

The five senior leaders of the U.S. intelligence community told a Senate panel they are "certain" that terrorists will attempt another attack on the United States in the next three to six months.

If true, why do you think the jihadists feel emboldened?

The Obama administration is seen as weak against terrorism.
Its continued backlash against the policies of the former Bush administration.
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March 3, 2009

Medal of Honor Citations: Captain Samuel McConnell, 119th Illinois Infantry - Civil War

Medal Of Honor

Captain Samuel McConnell was born in Belmont County, Ohio. He entered Company H of the Illinois infantry at Bushnell, McDonough County, Ill..

While leading his company in an assault, Capt. McConnell braved an intense fire that mowed down his unit. Upon reaching the breastworks he found that he had only one member of his company with him, Pvt. Wagner.

Captain McConnell was so close to an enemy gun that the blast knocked him down a ditch. Getting up, he entered the gun pit, the guncrew fleeing before him. About 30 paces away he saw a Confederate flag bearer and guard which he captured with the last shot in his pistol.

For his outstanding bravery Captain Samuel McConnell was awarded the Medal of Honor at Ft. Blakeley, Alabama on April 9, 1865.

FSM salutes the memorable achievements of all of our great American military. Visit the Hall of Heroes for additional information about our magnificent American Medal Of Honor recipients.

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