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Military's ban on women serving in certain combat positions. since 1994, women have not formally been allowed to serve in ground combat units. those units are considered more dangerous because they're often in the line of fire for extended periods of time. it's worth noting that women have served on the front lines in iraq and afghanistan, but most often in support roles. in fact, women make up 14% of our 1.5 million active military personnel. this lawsuit claims the current combat policy prevents women from promotions and salary bonuses that are open to men in combat. israel is facing a set...

>> 23 minutes after the top of the hour. a couple of quick headlines for you. the tsa just fast tracked a plan to speed up airport security. the precheck program which lets preapproved travelers go through faster lines will be expanded to 35 of the nation's biggest airports by the end of this year. and female soldiers now one step closer to fighting on the front lines. today, pentagon will announce new combat rules for women. they're getting increased support roles at the battalion level but they won't be able to serve in infantry, armored and special ops forces. guys? >> on may 1, 2010, dwayn...

Support roles in iraq and afghanistan. now with this policy shift they'll have more opportunities open to them. the policy is expected to take effect later this summer. jonathan karl, abc news, washington. >> so you watched don't ask don't tell get repealed. now more women joining the forces. particularly in the army. it is the changing face of the nation's defense. >> they say it won't open up the navy s.e.a.l.s or the army delta force to women but military officials say they may eventually be open to that as well. but hey, those ladies want to be on the front lines, more power to them. >> th...

us, the presentations that will happen at cpac, nice to have you joining us. first and foremost this is the all star event, rick santorum will make a presentation, mitt romney will make a presentation, newt gingrich will be here making presentation, michele bachmann, sarah palin will wrap-up the entire night. what does it tell you about sort of the role of conservatives in this year's election? >> well, obviously, this has become an election that in my opinion will be decided by turnout, and whoever gets their base more passionately involved and out there to vote will win this electi...

now, we are standing by to here about two hikers held in iran. and then you will hear from the men who sin tau grated the marines. hello, i am t. j. holmes, and thank you for spending part of your sunday with us. this is what we're keeping an eye on today in the debt debate. 1:00 eastern time, that is when a vote is scheduled in the senate on majority leader harry reid's plan. that was the vote that was supposed to take place overnight but it was delayed late into the evening. listen to the senate majority leader. >> i have spoken to the white house quite a few times this evening...