Lawmakers worry about postwar plan for Iraq
Washington lawmakers say they lack details on Iraq after the war. They question the length of troop presence and postwar government, funding needs, and how to mend ally relations and Muslim anger. Some fear the administration has not yet laid out a concrete plan or is reluctant to discuss it. Senator Ron Wyden and Senate Armed Services Chair John Warner warn hard questions will follow once fighting ends.
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Marines Help People At Nasiriyah Cross Roads
Iraqi civilians greet U S Marines with thumbs up and requests for water at Nasiriyah crossroads as Echo company of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit struggles to meet needs. Local children thank Marines with a Christmas card while soldiers face the heat and traffic checks for bombs.
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Bombing in Baghdad shows tough buildings outlasting strikes
After a night of Tomahawks and JDAMs ravaged Baghdad, many structures survive with surprising resilience. Analysts note the "Bug Splat" method predicts damage, while U.S. officials say strikes center on specific targets like the National Assembly and police HQ as airstrikes back ground forces.
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Poll shows broad US support for Iraq war and Iran action
Los Angeles Times poll of 745 adults finds 75 percent backing the Iraq war and 50 percent favor UN leadership of reconstruction. A majority would back military action against Iran if it pursues nuclear weapons. Bush approval at 68 percent. About half think Iraq action will stabilize the region and 62 percent say it would make the world safer. Margin of error about 4 points.
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