Iraqi Saboteurs Halt Train Load of U.S. Supplies West of Baghdad
Iraqi assailants from Fallujah halted a train carrying U.S. Army equipment near Baghdad after a bomb exploded. The raid followed Ramadan violence and a spate of bombings that raised fears, with two killed in Old City shops and widespread school absences as attacks hit police and the Green Zone. A Baath Party leaflet urged a general strike through Monday amid mounting violence and aid-group withdrawal warnings.
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House approves 87.5 billion for Iraq Afghanistan
The House passed an 87.5 billion funding package to sustain U S military forces and rebuild Iraq and Afghanistan. The vote was 298 to 121. The package includes about 65 billion for military personnel and operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and 18.6 billion for reconstruction in Iraq.
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Lawrence soldier wounded in bombing
Lawrence resident Jared L. Myers 23 a KU graduate and Belton based 418th Civil Affairs Battalion member was injured by a remote controlled bomb that struck a Humvee north of Baghdad on Oct 23. Teal 31 was killed. Myers suffered arm jaw face and chest injuries and is set for further surgery at Fort Campbell Kentucky after Andrews Air Force Base intake.
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Cronyism in Recon contracts linked to large political donations
A Center for Public Integrity study finds Halliburton and others on Afghanistan and Iraq reconstruction contract lists gave large political contributions, mostly to Republicans, with 11 million donated since 1990 to 2002 and more than 23 million over 12 years, while decisions denied influence claims.
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Deputy under scrutiny in theft and burglary case
Kansas Bureau of Investigation spokesman Kyle Smith said the deputy is under internal review after allegations of theft and burglary. The Sheriff's Office will not disclose employment status or whether the deputy was on duty. Investigations statewide last year show similar cases with often unfounded allegations. owners of the basketballs declined comment.
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