U S launches fallujah strike amid Iraqi election push
U S and Iraqi leaders aim to crush insurgents in Fallujah as part of a transition toward democracy and a violence free vote in January. The assault targets Zarqawi network while risking civilian casualties and Sunni backlash from groups like the Muslim Scholars Association. Cross border attacks mount in Anbar and Samarra, with police and guards killed and a U S soldier wounded in Baghdad.
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Poll finds stability in Iraq tops voters' Bush priorities
AP poll after the election shows voters want Bush to resolve Iraq conflicts first, cut the deficit, and balance the budget rather than cut taxes. Terrorism and national security remain key concerns along with the economy, with 27 percent naming Tray as the second term priority.
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Tax reform plan tops Bush agenda after election
President says reform of the complex tax code should be revenue neutral and fair with no special loopholes. He favors maintaining incentives like mortgage interest and charitable deductions while promising substantial legislative effort and no signaling on advisory group appointments.
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