Iraq Gains Sovereignty as U S Hands Power to Iraqi Leaders
Iraq's interim government takes power from the Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad after a secret ceremony moving up the handover. President Bush calls it sovereignty while insurgents threaten and four Baghdad blasts echo after nightfall. 145,000 foreign troops remain to secure the country as Allawi pledges resolve.
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Local lawmakers react to transfer of power
Illinois lawmakers greeted the early handover of political authority to an interim Iraqi government with surprise and guarded optimism. Senator Durbin and Representatives Costello and Shimkus praised the move as potentially saving lives while stressing U.S. troops will remain to support security and training efforts. NATO plans to aid in training the new Iraqi military were noted, with expectations for broader UN and international involvement and continued American presence.
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