Iraqis abandon U S supplied arms at Ramadi retreat
Pentagon says Iraqi troops fled Ramadi with dozens of U S vehicles including tanks artillery and Humvees. Col Steve Warren estimated about six tanks similar artillery pieces and many APCs plus roughly 100 wheeled vehicles were left behind some non functional. He noted destruction would have helped but was not done. Leaders questioned strategy as Ramadi fall tests U S approach mixing training rebuilding and air strikes without ground troops.
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Obama, Senate GOP work together on trade bill
The Obama administration and Senate Republicans moved in unusual harmony to advance major trade legislation opposed by many Democrats. They debated currency manipulation amendments as Mitch McConnell signaled votes against changes that could derail the bill. The clash shapes the 2016 White House and Senate race dynamics with Portman and Stabenow backing tougher currency rules while Clinton's stance remained unclear.
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House bill caps expenses for ex presidents
A House Oversight Committee vote backed a bill to cap taxpayer funded post presidency expenses for ex leaders earning over 400000 a year. It would set presidential pensions at 200000 annually plus 200000 for office space and related costs, citing 3.5 million total last year in pensions and benefits.
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