Mortar strikes hit Baghdad Green Zone amid election anxiety
A barrage of mortars struck central Baghdad including two rounds in the Green Zone, killing at least one person and wounding several. A car bomb near Beiji wounded two U S soldiers and two Iraqi guardsmen. The Pentagon plans to raise U S troop strength to about 150,000 by mid January to secure the January 30 election.
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Ramp-up in troops signals insurgency strength in Iraq
The Pentagon approved sending 1,500 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne to Iraq and extending by 60 days the tours of about 10,400 troops and Marines remaining past their January end date. The expansion aims to sustain momentum after Fallujah and secure upcoming elections, with several units extended to mid March.
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Bush backed abstinence programs face scrutiny over accuracy
A Waxman report criticizes federally funded abstinence education for inaccuracies and scientifically unsupported claims. It notes programs like A C Green's Game Plan and Why Know present unverified statements about condoms and conception. The report cites CDC findings that consistent condom use reduces STD transmission.
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