Reed warns against blank checks for Iraq war funding
Senator Jack Reed argues that the United States cannot keep authorizing open ended funding for Iraq. He cites high costs and rising gasoline prices while promoting a Democratic plan to redeploy troops and shift to counterterrorism and training roles. Reed, Hagel, and Obama toured Afghanistan Iraq Jordan and Kuwait in a six day trip. Obama backs a 16 month timetable for withdrawal if elected. Iraqi leaders offered cautious support during Baghdad talks.
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Republicans block heating aid bill in Senate clash
The Republicans blocked the Senate from moving to a heating and air conditioning aid bill next week. The measure would raise subsidies from 2.6 billion to 5.1 billion dollars, with Democrats needing 60 votes to substitute the plan for offshore drilling debate.
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