Congress OKs $82 Billion for Iraq Afghanistan War
Congress approved an $82 billion emergency spending package for the Iraq and Afghanistan war effort and global terrorism fight. The Senate passed 100 to 0 and the House previously approved. the measure totals over $300 billion since 2001 and funds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, foreign aid, immigration changes, and a larger death gratuity.
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Pentagon rethinks base closings plans
The Pentagon weighs wartime surge capacity as it shortens the base closing list amid war on terrorism. Army and Air Force bring back about 70 000 troops and 100 000 family members from Asia and Europe to occupy excess housing and training capacity.
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Rift grows between Arab and Central Asian al Qaida factions
ISI and CIA sources describe a widening split within al Qaida between Arab militants and Central Asian allies. The rift appears tied to scarce hideouts and resources and coincides with recent arrests including Libyan al Libbi, blamed for planning attacks on Musharraf. Uzbek and Tajik suspects have shared intel on Arab operatives in Pakistan.
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Rebels seize Iraqi governor as U S Marines push toward Syria
Marines pressed 12 miles toward the Syrian border after fierce fighting along the Euphrates as insurgents, including al Zarqawi followers, aimed to disrupt an American backed push for democracy. Governor Raja al Mahalawi was kidnapped near Qaim, with U S forces refusing to meet demands.
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