Senate panel seeks oil firm tax returns over five years
The Senate Finance Committee announced an investigation into taxes paid by major oil companies and asked the IRS for their tax returns from the past five years. Chairman Grassley and ranking Democrat Baucus cite high profits and executive pay and aim for a comprehensive tax review as gas prices rise.
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U S general upbeat on troop pullout in Iraq
In Baghdad General Casey said progress on forming a new Iraqi government could allow some U S troops to leave the war zone within months. Rumsfeld and Rice lauded Iraq's leaders as key to future stability amid a political stalemate and ongoing security operations near Youssifiyah where insurgents and a downed helicopter were noted.
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Iran’s supreme leader threatens global retaliation against U S targets
Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that if attacked over its nuclear program Iran will retaliate worldwide against U S interests. The threat follows caution over a U N watchdog report and amid rising oil prices and diplomacy to avert Middle East instability.
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