On May 11th in US History
Part VIII
On May 11th in 2007 In California the high school graduation rate fell to 67%, a 10-year low, as the exit exam for basic skills was required for the first time.
On May 11th in 2009 US Defense Secretary Robert Gates replaced General David McKiernan as the commander of the Afghanistan war, saying the Obama administration needs "fresh thinking" to turn around the war against a resurgent Taliban. Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal was named to replace McKiernan.
On May 11th in 2009 The price of a US first-class stamp rose 2 cents to 44 cents.
On May 11th in 2009 The US military accused militants in Afghanistan of using white phosphorus munitions in attacks on American forces and in civilian areas, saying it has documented at least 44 incidents of insurgents using or storing the weapons.
On May 11th in 2010 The Obama administration announced a shift in national drug policy that would treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue.
On May 11th in 2010 The Obama administration announced plans to reorganize the Mineral Management Services, the federal Interior Dept. agency that regulates offshore drilling.
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