Reason Morning Links: Gates Announces DoD Cuts, Russian Heat Wave, Mayor Levi?

• Def. Sec. Gates proposes Pentagon cutbacks.
• Rand Paul says libertarian is an emotionally-charged word, says he's a "constitutional conservative."
• Levi Johnston to run for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.
• School district eliminates the grade of D.
• Stifling heat wave hits Russia, may have killed 15,000.