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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas National Guard is refusing to process requests for benefits submitted by same-sex couples because of the state constitution's definition of marriage. Pentagon officials say Texas is the only state they know of that is turning couples away...

The Secretary of the Army today announced the immediate suspension of the Army's tuition assistance program.  The suspension is a budget move and will affect all active duty, Reserves and National Guard.  No new applications will be taken until there's a change in the current budget, but those already enrolled will not be affected.