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President Bush and National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley Point Fingers at Each Other On Iraq Policy (thinkprogress.org)

In Bob Woodward’s new book, President Bush says: "Let’s cut to the chase. Hadley drove a lot of this." Hadley says the responsibility for Iraq belongs to Bush.

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Submitted about 20 hours ago by rmwarnick on Iraq | 0 Comments |

Gen. Petraeus: Al-Qaeda Undefeated in Iraq Despite 'Surge' (www.alertnet.org)

Al Qaeda remains a dangerous force in Iraq despite a general decline in violence and U.S. troops must continue to confront the militant group, according to General David Petraeus.

Tags: iraq,al qaeda,aqi,petraeus,surge,us military,withdrawal

Submitted 1 day ago by rmwarnick on Iraq | 0 Comments |

Bob Woodward: Bush Administration Employed 'Groundbreaking' Spying Against Iraqi PM (rawstory.com)

"Groundbreaking" new covert techniques, and not the troop "surge," was behind the drop in violence in Iraq, Woodward writes.

Tags: iraq,maliki,espionage

Submitted 1 day ago by rmwarnick on Iraq | 0 Comments |

Republicans and War (www.mudvillegazette.com)

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Submitted 1 day ago by CathyR on OurTroops | 0 Comments |

'Freedom isn't always free,' officer says at payback time - NJ.com (www.nj.com)

In his spare time, with oil paints at the ready, Jon King will sometimes fix his attention on a simple bowl of fruit or a striking vista. So the 24-year-old Cinnaminson man, a lieutenant in a New... More

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Submitted 2 days ago by MaxMarginal on NewJerseyTroops | 0 Comments |

Gen. Petraeus Wants to Keep 140,000 Combat Troops in Iraq Because of Concerns Widespread Violence Could Return (www.latimes.com)

Army Gen. David H. Petraeus has recommended that President Bush postpone sharp troop cuts in Iraq until next year, delaying a large-scale shift of combat forces to Afghanistan and reflecting concerns... More

Tags: iraq,petraeus,withdrawal,us military,security

Submitted 2 days ago by rmwarnick on Iraq | 0 Comments |

This round, Pentagon may keep General Petraeus offstage | csmonitor.com (www.csmonitor.com)

Days before the top US commander in Iraq gives his official assessment on troop levels there, a high-level move is afoot to keep Gen. David Petraeus out of the political spotlight. Many senior... More

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Submitted 2 days ago by mbentson on OurTroops | 0 Comments |

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