Army chief says Iraq troop level may extend to 2009
General Peter Schoomaker said the Army plans to keep well over 100000 troops in Iraq for four more years with options to lower levels by slowing rotations or shortening tours. He noted about 138000 troops plus 25000 Marines are currently deployed and outlined planned 2007 09 rotations and reliance on National Guard and Reserve forces.
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Sunnis gripe over being sidelined as constitution deadline nears
Sunni negotiator Saleh al Mutlaq warned the Sunni community will reject a draft constitution if Parliament votes without Sunni consent. Shiite negotiator Khaled al Attiyah voiced optimism as Kurds and Shiites drive talks on oil wealth distribution. Sunni Arabs accuse Kurds and Shiites of pushing for federalism and clerical power in Najaf, with no Sunni presence at talks.
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