Bush Blair chart new Iraq course after study urged pullout
President Bush and Prime Minister Blair urged a bipartisan rethink of Iraq policy as the Baker Hamilton report urged most US combat troops to withdraw by early 2008. Bush promised a major speech outlining a new strategy after receiving several pending reports.
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Iraq strategy report draws mixed congressional reaction
Leaders urge unity behind the Baker-Hamilton plan to phase out U S combat roles by 2008 while rejecting a rapid troop surge. Sen McCain warns the approach could weaken the Armed Forces, and White House stance remains noncommittal as Blair visits the White House amid Iraq stabilization talks.
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Iraq strategy report draws mixed reviews from Kansans
Kansans react to a bipartisan surge on Iraq policy urging a starting point for U.S. support, possible troop withdrawal by 2008, and a push to improve Iraqi government. Politicians including Moran, Roberts, Brownback, Boyda, Moore, and Tiahrt weigh in while the commission calls violence in Iraq on the rise and stresses training Iraqi forces and defeating al Qaeda amid regional instability.
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Health authority seeks slower integration of out of state care contract
Kansas health officials discuss slowing the assimilation of an out of state health coverage contract for HealthWave and HealthWare 19 to avoid declines in in state services. Dalke notes 90 percent service reductions under the contractor and urges continued local input and discussion with communities.
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