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    Senators consider war honors for all codetalkers

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)

    The U.S. House has voted to award the Congressional Gold Medal to “code talkers” who served in the nation’s armed services during World Wars I and II.

    Legislation authored by Rep. Dan Boren, D-Okla., passed by a voice vote and now goes to the Senate. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., is expected to push for quick passage, The Oklahoman reported from its Washington bureau.

    Last edited by Skabewis; 10-02-2008, 07:02 PM.
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