President Orders 24 Generals Retired
From Times Wire Reports
President Leonel Fernandez retired 24 of the nation’s 70 generals, acting to streamline the military and cut state expenses. Since most of the generals were associates of former President Joaquin Balaguer, the move also appeared to be an attempt by Fernandez to emerge from the shadow of the man who helped him become president in August.
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