Fall-Out From This Weekends US Specials Forces Raids In Somalia And Libya

Defense Department Tight-Lipped Over Aspects Of Libya And Somalia Raids -- The Guardian

Hagel praises military but effects of government shutdown felt as employee furloughs make information scarce

Confusion continues to surround two weekend US military operations which left the Libyan government demanding an explanation from the White House and apparently left a Somalia-based terrorist leader at large.

The effects of the government shutdown in Washington could also be felt on Sunday, as staff furloughs in key government departments made it difficult for journalists to obtain information.

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