Bush signals troop drawdown despite Iraq war debate
President Bush defends a limited drawdown while critics press for faster troop cuts. Democrats push for a retooled plan with training missions and a timeline shift, citing progress报告 and mounting political pressure on Capitol Hill. The first withdrawals begin this month with Marine and Army units, ahead of broader brigade exits by year end and into 2008.
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Progress on Iraq 18 benchmarks includes de-Baathification move
A White House report finds only one of 18 Benchmarks showing satisfactory progress in Iraq. The sole positive is de-Baathification legislation becoming satisfactory. Officials caution the assessment is preliminary and prior conclusions echoed limited gains across eight benchmarks.
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Walter Reed unveils amputee rehabilitation center
At Walter Reed Army Medical Center a new 31 000 square foot amputee rehabilitation center opens with a $10 million price tag. Pentagon health official Dr S Ward Casscells defends care improvements while praising Maj Gen Eric Schoomaker and hospital staff for resolving outpatient issues amid criticism from Rep John Murtha.
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Google backs $30 million Moon 2.0 contest open to firms worldwide
Google and the X Prize Foundation launch a 30 million dollar moon race to land a private rover on the moon and beam HD images back to Earth by 2012. A 20 million prize awaits the winner if requirements are met. else the purse declines to 15 million by 2014 with 5 million for second place and 5 million bonus for surpassing minimums.
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Court orders hospital to treat sperm as donated tissue
The Christy family won an emergency order allowing the University of Iowa hospital to treat semen as a donated organ. Judge Marsha Beckelman ruled in favor after an affidavit by law professor Sheldon Kurtz argued the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act permits such gifts. The couple plans to pursue life with their unborn child despite Daniel Christy’s prognosis.
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Albright Eyes Growth Plans for Heritage Museum
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, visiting the heritage museum, voiced support for its growth plans. Naughton noted her strong emotional tie, saying the museum uniquely honors her heritage and that Albright indicated she might endorse expansion.
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