Eventually, the networking of forces will enable all units to possess a common picture of the battle area reflecting inputs from dozens of sources, including unmanned aerial vehicles like Global Hawk, spy satellites, and Special Forces on the ground.

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"We've seen a lot of growth on the Eastern Seaboard, " he said, probably reflecting a geographical area that lends itself to shorter hops and cheaper smaller jets, compared with longer flights and larger jets on the less congested West Coast.

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The Church of England also points out that it has a further 2, 500 or so schools which are "voluntary controlled" and take all of their admissions from the nearby area, reflecting the make-up of the local community.

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Correspondents say the proposal risks upsetting Israel's powerful ultra-Orthodox community as well as Muslims who worship near the Western Wall, reflecting the complex religious sensitivities in the area.

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