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Staying Out of Iraq Was the Truest Test for Any Prez Wannabe – Antiwar.com

July 31, 2008 in Iraq


China Daily

Staying Out of Iraq Was the Truest Test for Any Prez Wannabe
Antiwar.com, CA - 13 hours ago
And he wants to keep troops in Iraq for 100 years or more. Yes, things in Iraq finally got better after they got worse – much worse than Sen. ...
White House Memo TIME
Q&A: David Obey National Journal
Carl Leubsdorf: McCain, Obama avoid fiscal realism Dallas Morning News
Salt Lake Tribune - The Associated Press
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Troop surge in Iraq didn’t work – Kansas City Star

July 31, 2008 in Iraq


NECN

Troop surge in Iraq didn’t work
Kansas City Star, MO - 1 hour ago
I get really disgusted with some in the media such as Kathleen Parker (7/28, Opinion) who keep insisting that the troop surge in Iraq has worked when it ...
Iraq successes: Credit where credit is due Dallas Morning News
Obama's Iraq Fumble Wall Street Journal
Staying Out of Iraq Was the Truest Test for Any Prez Wannabe Antiwar.com
Slate - TIME
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In July, fewer Americans and Iraqis died in Iraq – Kansas City Star

July 31, 2008 in Iraq


Ledger Independent

In July, fewer Americans and Iraqis died in Iraq
Kansas City Star, MO - 1 hour ago
By KIM GAMEL AP BAGHDAD | The monthly US toll in Iraq fell to its lowest point since the war began, with 10 American deaths reported as July drew to a close ...
US monthly toll in Iraq at lowest since invasion AFP
New Premises in Iraq Washington Post
Kissinger and the War in Iraq PoliGazette
Bay Area Indymedia - RINF.COM
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Economy is sluggish…Bush hails Iraq success…McCain, Obama on … – Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck

July 31, 2008 in Iraq


Washington Post

Economy is sluggish...Bush hails Iraq success...McCain, Obama on ...
Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck, ND - 48 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) President Bush says security improvements in Iraq now have a "degree of durability." And he says it's reasonable to expect "further ...
War meets values Asia Times Online
Arabs divided on Barack Obama Aljazeera.net
Editorial: Decision time -- Is Iraq a sovereign nation? The Tomah Journal
NECN - Examiner.com
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Hired helicopters could fill Britain's frontline gaps – Scotsman

July 31, 2008 in Iraq Travel


Hired helicopters could fill Britain's frontline gaps
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
By Andrew Woodcock BRITAIN may rent helicopters from other countries or commercial companies to make up for a shortfall in Afghanistan and Iraq, ...
Forces may have to rent helicopters Independent
UK may rent helicopters for troops in Afghanistan The Herald
UK forces to rent helicopters to meet combat needs in Afghanistan Fresh News
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US military: Better security allows Bush to cut Iraq troops – guardian.co.uk

July 31, 2008 in Security


Reuters

US military: Better security allows Bush to cut Iraq troops
guardian.co.uk, UK - Jul 31, 2008
George Bush opened the way for US troop cuts in Iraq yesterday when he said security gains in the country were durable and cut the length of deployments. ...
New Military Policy Shortens Tours in Iraq KRGV
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US military: Better security allows Bush to cut Iraq troops – guardian.co.uk

July 31, 2008 in Security


Reuters

US military: Better security allows Bush to cut Iraq troops
guardian.co.uk, UK - 1 hour ago
George Bush opened the way for US troop cuts in Iraq yesterday when he said security gains in the country were durable and cut the length of deployments. ...
New Military Policy Shortens Tours in Iraq KRGV
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Iraq's new venture: Holidays in the Garden of Eden – Independent

July 31, 2008 in Iraq Travel


Iraq's new venture: Holidays in the Garden of Eden
Independent, UK - 1 hour ago
Our job is to make sure that they get looked after well, they have nice places to stay and a comfortable way to travel." Iraqi officials say there are ...

US troop deaths in Iraq in July – The Associated Press

July 31, 2008 in Iraq


US troop deaths in Iraq in July
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
July had the lowest monthly US death toll in Iraq since the start of the war. Here are the 11 American personnel who died this month and two whose bodies ...

Citing Iraq security gains, Bush hints at further US troop withdrawals – WOI

July 31, 2008 in Security


Citing Iraq security gains, Bush hints at further US troop withdrawals
WOI, IA - 16 hours ago
AP - July 31, 2008 5:13 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - As President Bush hails security gains in Iraq that could lead to further troop withdrawals by the end of ...