By Elaine Donnelly
Extending sexual misconduct to combat units
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A Florida federal judge has dismissed terrorism support and conspiracy charges against a Muslim cleric accused along with his father of funneling cash to the Pakistani Taliban.
As the lame-duck session stumbles to an undistinguished conclusion, senators may be called on to vote on the nominations of some of the president's more controversial judicial nominees. For example, Edward Chen, who wants to be a federal judge in California, said the singing of "America the Beautiful" at a funeral was an appeal to patriotism that sparked "feelings of ambivalence and cynicism" in him.
Judge Chen said Thursday it takes more than simply disrobing in public to make a political statement.
American Scene: Charges against Muslim cleric dismissed by judge →
For example, Edward Chen, who wants to be a federal judge in California, said the singing of "America the Beautiful" at a funeral was an appeal to patriotism that sparked "feelings of ambivalence and cynicism" in him.
