Iraqi officials to create security timetable
U.S. Gen George Casey and Ambassador Khalilzad said Iraq agreed to draft a plan to address militias and improve Iraqi security. Casey eyed 18 months for Iraqi troops to assume security duties, with possible more U.S. troops if needed. Khalilzad urged Maliki to implement the plan to curb death squads.
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Education Department rules ease single sex classes in U S schools
The Education Department issued rules allowing public schools to offer single sex classes or schools more freely, effective Nov 24. Enrollment must be voluntary and coed options must provide substantially equal alternatives. Critics say the move weakens civil rights while supporters cite expanded choices for families.
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Bush rails at Democrats over economy and child tax
President Bush, in a Florida fund raising swing, warned that a Democratic takeover would raise taxes for families. He cited the gradual doubling of the child tax credit from 500 to 1000 and challenged voters to consider higher costs each April 15. Democrats countered that they opposed the tax cut in 2001 as part of a Bush package.
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Hastert Urges Quick Inquiry In Foley Scandal Testimony
House Speaker Dennis Hastert testified before the ethics committee urging rapid work to uncover how leaders were informed about Rep. Mark Foley's sexually explicit messages to pages. Rep. Tom Reynolds testified after noting earlier knowledge of the emails, framing timing as potentially electoral.
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