Congress agrees on 82 billion for wars and aid
Congress negotiators approve an 82 billion package for Iraq and Afghanistan and a large rise in death benefits for fallen troops. The bill, nearly 75.9 billion for military operations and about 4.2 billion for foreign aid, keeps total above 300 billion since 2001. It includes immigration provisions requiring driver’s licenses to prove legal status.
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New Iraqi government sworn in amid violence
In Baghdad the first democratically elected Iraqi government was sworn in amid surging violence. Prime Minister Ibrahim al Jaafari pledged to unite factions and fight terrorism while cabinet delays leave seven posts, including oil and defense, unfilled.
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Sentencing hearing opens for Abu Ghraib case soldier
Fort Hood Texas defense lawyers seek leniency for Pfc Lynndie England at a Tuesday sentencing hearing in the Abu Ghraib abuse case. A West Virginia psychologist testified that her learning disabilities emerged in kindergarten, with a pledge to discipline as the jury considers a sentence capped by a plea agreement for seven counts of mistreatment.
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