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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 2002

Page

4

Marines Prep for Urban Warfare as Nation Debates Iraq

Marines at Camp Pendleton describe readiness and homeland security roles after Afghanistan. They discuss logistics, variable deployments, and a shift in urban combat training under Project Metropolis as Congress weighs a new Homeland Security department.

U.S Camp Pendleton California Afghanistan Iraq 15Th Marine Expeditionary Unit Thomas D. Waldhauser Arabian Sea David Steele Lance Dustin Benson Camp Rhino Marine Corps Gregory Stevens 23Rd Marines United States Federal Emergency Management Agency Homeland Security Department Congress Department Scout Project Metropolis Maj Dan Sullivan

Advice to Bush on Saddam removal fuels debate

Cal Thomas argues for preemptive action to oust Saddam Hussein, citing 9/11 fears and Iran Israel links. He contrasts adviser Scowcroft with Condoleezza Rice, notes Israel's 1981 Osirak strike, and warns Saddam’s regime poses ongoing global threat. Thomas, a lecturer and media commentator, frames removal as America's duty.

America Saddam Hussein Israel United States Bush Saddam Brent Scowcroft Kuwait Condoleezza Rice BBC Rice Franklin Roosevelt George W. Bush Scowcroft U.S Shimon Peres CNN Iraq Thomas

Teaching to the test and the decline of academic skills

Thomas Lowell and syndicated columnist Sowell argue that Florida started the school year early to prepare for state tests, while educators emphasize testing over teaching. They contend unions push subjective content, reducing focus on core academic skills and global competitiveness, noting long-term declines in math and literacy.

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