Army stretched thin as Iraq buildup nears spring deadline
The Army, fatigued after nearly six years of war, has 38 combat units deployed or unavailable, with 130 brigades expected to rotate into Iraq and Afghanistan. Officials warn that sustaining higher troop levels past spring 2008 will require risky options and could breach deployment time pledges.
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Teachers say yes to pay tied to testing
The piece reports on support for merit pay linked to student test scores among teachers, with NEA and AFT publicly opposing such schemes while local unions adopt contracts featuring bonuses. It cites Rob Weil of the AFT aiding chapters, Austin Texas efforts modeled on Denver, and critiques from Vanderbilt professor Jim Guthrie.
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Clinton Obama push 'experience' and 'change' camps in 2008 race
In Des Moines Iowa Clinton and Obama outline a Goldilocks approach balancing experience and change. Richardson frames the choice while Edwards targets bold health and poverty plans and a Washington cleanup pledge.
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