Bush declares progress in Iraq war amid setbacks and pressure
President George W. Bush said the United States is winning the war in Iraq but acknowledged setbacks and doubts. He urged confidence in his policy, hinted at withdrawing troops as Iraqi forces grow stronger, and defended prior decisions amid controversy over a secret domestic spying program. Lawmakers call for an investigation into the spying, and Vice President Cheney visited Baghdad as Democrats press for clearer strategy and turnover timing.
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Washington
Bush
United States
Iraq
Congress
Dick Cheney
Baghdad
Senate
Harry Reid
Reid
Christmas lunch welcomes Bravo Battery soldiers home
National Guard Staff Sgt. Michael Savell and families gather at American Legion Post 430 for a welcome home lunch for Bravo Battery 3 133 FA Black Magic platoon after a difficult Iraq deployment. Rodriguez notes his family’s prior experience helped ease the transition while Savell says families regroup as soldiers return.
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David Gilright
Julio Enriquez
State of Texas
Earl S. Briley Post
American Legion
Odessa
Bravo Battery
3-133 FA
Iraq
Bravo Battery 3-133
National Guard
Michael Savell
Black Magic Platoon
Rodriguez
Dear Santa Letters From Odessa Children
Odessa children send Christmas wishes to Santa Claus at the North Pole each year. As Santa is busy there, local efforts help receive and process the many letters, ensuring wishes reach the red suited man.
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Santa
North Pole
Odessa
Santa Claus
Writing Santa in Odessa Tips for Letters to Santa
Odessa postmaster Ruben M Gonzalez explains how children should address letters to Santa Claus with North Pole on the envelope and include a return address. Postal staff will collect and forward mail to Santa’s workshop as part of the USPS holiday effort.
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Ruben M. Gonzales
Odessa
Santa
North Pole
Gonzales
Santa Claus
Bank and APS Team Launch Star Project For Adults
Western National Bank branches in Odessa and Midland join Adult Protective Services for a Star Project to brighten holidays for about 100 APS clients. Stars with client names and wish lists are displayed after Thanksgiving. customers return unwrapped gifts to be delivered by APS workers. Call 332-4181 for details.
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Odessa
Midland
Western National Bank
APS
Jaye Nabarette
WNB
Nabarette
Western National Banks
Adult Protective Services
Star Project
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George W. Bush
Sions
White House
Kevin Buehler
Odessa National Guard
Savell
Ruben Rodriguez
U.S. Postal Service
Elizabeth York
Post Seraees
Commur
CES
Adamant
Jedwards
Camille Pawlik Is A
Baptist Daycare
Steve
and Angie Pawlik
Soma
Camille Pawlik
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