Monthly Archives: April 2007

Rice: Bush Would Oppose Iraq Benchmarks

Posted on April 29, 2007 by TexasFred

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Bush will not support a war spending bill that punishes the Iraqi government for failing to meet benchmarks for progress, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Sunday. Rice’s comments cast fresh doubt on a potential compromise … Continue reading →

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Iraq Leader Warns Iran on Attacks Abroad

Posted on April 29, 2007 by TexasFred

BAGHDAD (AP) – Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki told an Iranian envoy Sunday that the persistent attacks in Iraq are also a threat abroad, a pointed warning amid U.S. accusations that the government in Tehran is stoking the violence by supporting … Continue reading →

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Democrats: U.S. Has Lost Global Standing

Posted on April 28, 2007 by TexasFred

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The United States has lost its global standing during George W. Bush’s presidency and needs a Democratic commander in chief to restore America’s place in the world, Democrats running for the White House said Saturday. In … Continue reading →

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