Iraq takes custody of Saddam era detainees as Camp Cropper closes
Iraq assumes control of the last American detention facility in the country as Tariq Aziz and dozens of Saddam inner-circle members are handed over. The change marks a milestone toward sovereignty, yet tests the new government's handling of former regime detainees and echoes Abu Ghraib abuses.
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GOP Opposes Bill Framing It As Big Government Battle
In Washington Republicans press a final procedural block against a sweeping financial-regulation bill, arguing it expands government. They warn voters the measure will fail to gain broad support and echo concerns over past Obama era initiatives like the health care law and the stimulus package.
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Attacks Kill Eight U.S. Troops in 24 Hours in Afghanistan
The U S and coalition forces suffered eight fatalities in 24 hours amid Taliban raids including a police compound attack in Kandahar. Officials warn violence will rise with new forces across southern insurgent strongholds. Through July coalition deaths total 45, 33 Americans, continuing a deadly trend after a record month.
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Billboard shows Obama Hitler Lenin image removed
An Iowa tea party group in Mason City had a billboard removed after criticism from state and national tea party leaders. The sign, labeled Democrat Socialism National Socialism and Marxist Socialism, compared Obama to Hitler and Lenin. workers covered it up at the group’s request. Kent Beatty, GM of the billboard owner, said it was done first thing in the morning.
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BP tests new Gulf cap to slow Deepwater spill
BP began testing a 75 ton cap over the Deepwater Horizon well to determine if it can stop or funnel oil to surface ships. Retired Adm. Thad Allen supervised the cautious restart after government review, with six hour checks planned over 48 hours and an estimated spill totaling 92 to 182 million gallons since April 20.
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Public opinion finds most oppose deepwater drilling ban
Bloomberg News reports 73 percent of Americans reject a ban on deepwater drilling tied to the BP spill while 80 percent want BP to cover damages and workers' wages. The poll shows cross party resistance to halting offshore oil activity though leaders debate safety and economic impacts.
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FDA panel votes Avandia stays on market with limits
A FDA advisory panel voted 20 to 12 to keep Avandia on the market but with restricted use due to heart risk. Ten members urged tighter patient and prescriber controls. The decision reflects conflicting evidence on heart danger and comes amid GlaxoSmithKline lawsuits and expected sales declines.
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