Friendly Fire | January 20, 2012

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A tank commander is being investigated on possible charges of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide in the friendly fire death of San Antonio Marine Lance Corporal Benjamin Whetstone Schmidt. A quarter of all American soldiers who served in the first Gulf War were killed by friendly fire. We discuss how the military justice system is dealing with the problem.

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DECEMBER 9, 2011 | ONE-ON-ONE WITH CONGRESSMAN CHARLIE GONZALEZ

Congressman Charlie Gonzalez is retiring from the House of Representatives after serving for 14 years. His retirement also means the end of 50 years of Gonzalez family representation of that Congressional seat. Rick Casey talks to the Congressman about his decision along with his views on redistricting and the future impact to Texas politics and what he will be doing after his term ends.

Watch December 9, 2011 | One-on-One with Congressman Charlie Gonzalez on PBS. See more from TEXAS WEEK.