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24 February 2021

Associated Press | Afghan peace talks resume, but path is anything but certain
Washington is reviewing the February 2020 peace deal the previous Trump administration signed with the Taliban that calls for the final withdrawal of international forces by May 1. The Taliban have resisted suggestions of even a brief extension, but a consensus is mounting in Washington for a delay in the withdrawal deadline.

Lexington Herald-Leader | A veteran died before he could raise a flag to honor Iwo Jima heroes, so University of Kentucky students did it for him
Military Times | VA secretary promises ‘urgency’ in implementing new Agent Orange presumptive benefits rules
Military.com | GAO calls for stop to VA’s electronic medical record rollout until early problems get fixed

Colorado Sun | A Colorado veteran on why the true cost of war is not worth paying in Afghanistan anymore
Navy Times | Virginia-based sailor dies of COVID complications
The Hill | GAO: Pentagon didn’t fully evaluate costs, readiness effects of deploying troops to border
Defense News | Lack of Pentagon nominees could be harbinger of slow process

The Hill | Chinese minister urges ‘joint efforts’ to resolve trade issue with US
Associated Press | UN says Afghan civilian casualties down by 15% last year

Wall Street Journal | Democrats’ minimum-wage push hinges on Senate ruling
Wall Street Journal | Tax hikes for high earners are on the table in some states

The Hill | Senate panels postpone Tanden meetings in negative sign