Insurgents in Iraq Use Part Time Tactics and Blended Tactics
Iraqi leaders debate amnesty as the new Iraqi military and intelligence units share data with the U.S. to map the insurgency. Analysts say 4,000 to 20,000 fighters exist, with part timers blending into society and a mix of secular and anti US motives driving attacks. Survivability relies on human intelligence, not just force.
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U.S. Army
Daniel Baggio
Multinational Corps
Baghdad
Iyad Allawi
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Anthony Cordesman
Iraq
Center For Strategic and International Studies
Ahmed Hashim
U.S. Naval War College
Samarra
Saddam
Baath Party
al- Zarqawi
Bush
State Department
Washington
Osama
bin Laden
Cordesman
Ramadi
John Abizaid
Mideast
County minutes debate shortened form and HR proposal
The May meeting considered creating a county HR department for payroll hiring and benefits for about 200 workers. Perry disputed the plan saying her office handles personnel well. Commissioners discussed adopting abbreviated minutes per the Kansas Association of Counties desk book.
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Perry
Taylor
Kansas Association of Counties
Changes in county budget and HR staffing debated
Blaine Finch proposes moving 71 000 to the Human Resources budget with 85 000 for two full time employees in the budget. Shari Perry notes Clerk payroll duties and staff need in January while discussing HR department payroll responsibilities and redistricting effects on commissions.
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Shan Perry
Blaine Finch
Shaun Perry
Shari
Shari Peny
Blaing
Shari Pery
Group think blamed for WMD missteps in CIA report
The report blasts departing CIA Director George Tenet for skewing intelligence toward the CIA view and sidelining other agencies. It says analysts assumed Iraqi WMDs, inflated dubious hints, and relied on Curve Ball claims, with Saddam lacking a nuclear or biological weapons program. Tenet resigns. McClellan backs reform.
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George Tenet
State of Defense Departments
Tenet
Bush
Iraq
Africa
White House
Scott McClellan
Saddam Hussein
Curve Ball
Retirees to Step Down From Ottawa Arts Council
After retiring Whiteford plans rest and family time while continuing Avon sales and volunteering. Jeanette Lowry notes her impact on the Ottawa Community Arts Council and says she’ll be missed but available. The council now accepts applications for Whiteford’s seat with a July 16 deadline.
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Avon
Jeanette Lowry
Ottawa Community Arts Council
Lowry
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Arts Council
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