Obama says advisers split over bin Laden raid
In a CBS 60 Minutes interview Obama said he faced divided counsel and a 55 45 odds of success before ordering the May 1 operation that killed Osama bin Laden. He noted only circumstantial evidence tied bin Laden to the Abbottabad compound and acknowledged risk of capturing a Dubai prince instead. The president said he weighed risks and proceeded to strike against al Qaida.
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Huckabee Rally Draws Iowa Attention Ahead of Caucuses
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee campaigns in Des Moines on January 1 2008 as Iowa caucus activity ramps up. Oh Cope in Ave Panther owner of Hamburg Inn No 2 Iowa City expects more candidates and business from the Coffee Bean Caucus drawing neighbors and customers.
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Iowa State University
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George Bush
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Bank bureaucracy adds to hardship
Angela and Jeff Fowler faced a long struggle with U S Bank after the Cedar River flood of June 13 2008 damaged their Cedar Rapids home. The bank pledged to help but instead pursued foreclosure days after their flood, paused the case two years later, and then refused their attempts to resume payments.
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Iowa GOP donors press New Jersey governor for 2012 bid
Bruce Rastetter and several Iowa GOP donors plan a May 31 meeting at Princeton with Gov. Chris Christie. The outreach signals GOP dissatisfaction with the 2012 candidate field as Christie has repeatedly ruled out a presidential run.
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