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 FILE: Undated: This image released by the Department of Defense shows the 
obverse view with ribbon of the newly announced Distinguished Warefare Medal.APDefense 
Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday cancelled the production of a new military 
medal for service members involved in drone attacks and cyber warfare -- 
following widespread criticism that the award would rank higher than the 
Bronze Star and Purple Heart.Hagel instead wants military leaders to develop 
a special pin or object that would be attached to already existing 
medals or ribbons.The Distinguished Warfare Medal was created by Hagel's 
predecessor, Leon Panetta, and it immediately triggered complaints from 
veterans and lawmakers.Hagel last month ordered the military to stop production 
of the medal, and top defense and military leaders began a new 
review.While the review confirmed the need to ensure such recognition, it 
found that misconceptions regarding the precedence of the award were distracting 
from its original purpose, said Hagel, who was twice awarded the Purple 
Heart.The leaders have instead recommended the creation of an alternative 
honor, similar to the "V" for valor that can be attached to 
the Bronze Star and other medals to reward an act of heroism.Hagel 
asked Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to 
report back to him in 30 days.When Panetta announced the medal would 
be created in mid-February, defense officials said it would be considered 
a bit 
 Missouri Department of Revenue Director Brian Long has resigned amid a controversy 
over the agency's handling of concealed gun permit documents.Gov. Jay Nixon 
announced Long's resignation Monday and said it was effective immediately. 
The governor's statement did not say why Long resigned or whether he 
was asked to do so.Long was appointed to the job by Nixon 
on Dec. 13.That came shortly after the Department of Revenue had launched 
a new process for issuing driver's licenses in which clerks are making 
electronic copies of applicants' personal documents, such as concealed carry 
permits. Republican lawmakers have raised concerns about the potential for 
people's privacy rights to be violated.During a Senate committee hearing 
last week, Long had declined to stop scanning the documents.



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