Negotiating an Iraqi drawdown under U S pressure and risk
In a Senate Defense Subcommittee session Secretary Rumsfeld refused to promise a large troop withdrawal this year citing dangers of a premature exit. Analysts say behind the scenes talks with Iran and other parties are essential to a fragile but possible settlement that avoids Iranian domination.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Defense
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U.S
Iraq
Rumsfeld
Iran
George Friedman
Stratfor.com
Times
al-Qaida
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Lawmakers and federal officials contact list
A compact directory of political offices includes U S Representative Mike Conaway from Midland with district offices in Odessa and Midland, U S Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison, and state officials Rep George West Rep Tom Craddick Sen Kel Seliger Gov Rick Perry with corresponding Washington and Texas addresses and phone numbers.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Republican
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Washington
George E
Buddy” West
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
P.O
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Let peace begin with me editorial ends with moral guide
Pulitzer Prize winner Ken Brodnax writes an editorial asserting freedom as self control and a divine gift, urging readers to promote and preserve liberty. The piece links freedom to moral truths such as the Coveting Commandment and the Golden Rule, urging a personal responsibility to cultivate true liberty.
Delaying Duke lacrosse case exposes Nifong tactic
Opinion argues justice delayed serves prosecutors and hurts both sides. It likens delaying tactics to cooling out a mark in a con and cites the Duke lacrosse case to claim District Attorney Michael Nifong postponement harms due process whether players are guilty or innocent. It warns of political pressure and media attention shaping related decisions.
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Michael Nifong
Ogmeade
Nifong
United States
North Carolina
Bill Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Clinton
Duke Lacrosse
D.A
Time to rethink Iraq strategy and win hearts
Guest columnist Alexandra Thomas argues US forces must shift from heavy military campaigns to winning political support in Iraq. Insurgency thrives where security and services falter, and a coherent counterinsurgency plan is needed, with Tal Afar cited as a cautious success yet overall progress remains fragile.
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Alexandra Thomas
Iraq
Mosul
Fallujah
United States
Pentagon
State Department
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Fcar
Tal Afar
Thomas
Princeton University
Odessa church schedules two World War II veterans services
The Odessa American invites readers to submit opinions on current topics while announcing that First Baptist Church of Odessa will hold two World War II veterans services next Sunday. Send ideas via the letters link at freedom.com and note a thumbs nomination.
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