Bush says Iraqis hold firm amid insurgent attacks
President Bush stated that the decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq will rest with future presidents and Iraqi leaders, signaling continued U.S. involvement likely through 2008. He defended Defense Secretary Rumsfeld, praised the war plan, discussed election-year concerns, and reiterated that withdrawal will be decided by future governments.
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Iraq
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New York Times
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Carl Levin
Senate Armed Services Committee
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John Warner
R-Va
Congress
Adil Abdul- Mahdi
Gunmen storm Iraqi jail frees prisoners in dawn raid
Insurgents attacked a police and court complex in Muqdadiyah 60 miles northeast of Baghdad, killing 19 police and a courthouse guard. The raid freed at least 33 prisoners as 100 attackers used mortars and rockets then burned the facility and fled amid explosions and continued violence across Iraq.
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Vanessa Arrington
Associated Press
Baghdad
Iraq
Muqdadiyah
Ali al-Jabouri
Baqouba
Anti war artists mark Iraq anniversary with benefit concert
New York artists led by Michael Stipe and Susan Sarandon joined Cindy Sheehan for the Bring Em Home Now concert at Hammerstein Ballroom to mark the invasion anniversary. About 3,000 tickets sold with profits for Gold Star Families for Peace and Veterans Against the War.
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Susan Sarandon
Cindy Sheehan
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Gold Star Families For Peace
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Wall of Honor Nomination Process and Finalists
The selection committee of students teachers and alumni chosen by Geiss invites nominations for the Wall of Honor. Nominations stay active for a year if not selected. Three finalists will be chosen after end of May or early June, with inductees honored at a fall banquet that reconnects many to Ottawa.
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Energy costs push gasoline prices above $2.50 a gallon
Analysts expect the Fed to raise rates only once more this year as inflation risks ease. Energy effects boosted wholesale prices in February with fuel costs easing earlier, then gasoline rose about 14 cents to $2.50 per gallon. Pump prices remain higher than a year ago while mild winter aided energy supply recovery after last year's Gulf Coast refinery disruptions.
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