U S monthly Iraqi deaths at eight month low in July
July US military deaths in Iraq rose to 73 with a Marine killed, yet the month marked the lowest American toll in eight months as coalition forces press gains in former militant strongholds. Officials caution that trend remains uncertain while a December rotation will send nearly 20,000 US troops to Iraq.
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House Democrats push to sidetrack Iraq vote to pressure GOP
House Democratic leaders plan to block votes on changing course in Iraq at least until fall to deny GOP members a chance to show independence from President Bush. A poll shows 61 percent want troop reductions, 35 percent oppose. a redeployment plan could advance the agenda before the upcoming recess.
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Retired general censured over Tillman death cover up
Washington reports that Army Secretary Pete Geren censured Lt. Gen. Philip Kensinger for a "storm of mistakes" after Pat Tillman’s 2004 Afghanistan death. Kensinger faces possible stripping of his third star. an Army panel will decide on retirement-impact, with five other officers receiving lesser reprimands.
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House approves broad lobbying ethics bill amid mixed feelings
The House passed a 107 page lobbying ethics bill mandating disclosures of lawmakers fundraising from lobbyists and funding pet projects. Democrats privately worried it would curb fundraising, while Republicans said it fell short. Rep Lamar Smith, though criticizing it as a hollow reform, voted in favor.
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Senators press for more federal health care funds
Illinois Senators Durbin and Obama urged approval of a bill to expand health care coverage for uninsured children under CHIP. They highlighted federal dollars backing Illinois All Kids, noting about 317,000 Illinois children insured last year and an estimated 250,000 uninsured in the state.
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Blagojevich Keeps State Services Open Amid Budget Freeze
Illinois Governor Blagojevich urged state workers to stay on the job as the budget expired, pledging services like park visits and driver license renewals continue at least until mid next week. Lawmakers warn Aug 8 is crucial to avoid delayed payrolls and school payments, while talks explore new casinos or cigarette tax hikes to break the stalemate.
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Roberts Leaves Hospital After Second Seizure
Chief Justice John Roberts walked from Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport Maine smiling and waved returning to his summer home after his second seizure in 14 years Doctors said epilepsy risk remains if seizures recur while officials would not discuss diagnosis Roberts assured President Bush he felt fine and resumed vacation. experts note the event raises awareness of epilepsy and stigma.
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