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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 2013

Page

3

White House pushes Syria strike as Congress weighs vote

White House chief of staff Denis McDonough warns Congress that a vote against striking Syria could embolden Iran Syria and allied groups to pursue weapons of mass destruction while stressing the limited targeted nature of a potential attack. He also cites Assad's alleged Aug 21 chemical attack killing more than 1400 and notes the administration plans multiple TV appearances to sway lawmakers.

Washington Congress Barack Obama Syria Iran White House Bashar al-Assad Denis McDonough Hezbollah Obama McDonough al- Assad U.S al-Assad Adolf Hitler United States Munich Germany Hitler Middle East Iraq Afghanistan Libya NBC Meet the Press CBS News Charlie Rose Face the Nation PBS Tonight

Mountain of issues await lawmakers

Washington lawmakers face nine days to vote on a Syria strike resolution and then confront a crowded agenda including a new farm bill budget and debt ceiling. Iowa lawmakers blame House Republicans for the slow start and risk of government inaction as they push for bipartisan action and continued farm policy reform.

Washington U.S. House Senate Syria Obama House Iowa Dave Loebsack Agriculture Committee Tom Harkin House Republicans Congress Boehner Cantor Harkin

Immigration bill advocates push for action as House remains split

Advocates pressed states for support during August recess as immigration overhaul stalls in the Republican controlled House. Several GOP lawmakers have shown openness, but the party remains deeply divided on a path to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented immigrants. Some consider delaying action until after primaries and into next year. House Speaker Boehner hints at October or November debate, yet no GOP conference call raised the issue.

Senate Agriculture Committee House Boehner Loebsack Bruce Braley Lown Braley Washington Arizona John McCain McCain John A. Boehner Ohio

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