Bush stays silent on more Iraq troop withdrawals
In Crawford Texas President Bush refused to promise further troop withdrawals before leaving office stressing the need for a strong military presence to ensure Iraq’s October provincial elections. He said decisions will follow generals guidance with potential reductions after July and possibly after the vote. Gen Petraeus may recommend a wait of four to six weeks before any additional withdrawals.
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Texas
Bush
U.S
Iraq
Anders Fogh Rasmussen
NATO
Afghanistan
Fogh Rasmussen
White House
David Petraeus
Plane collision at Titusville airfield kills two
At Arthur Dunn Airpark two single engine amateur aircraft collided while one was taxiing after an attempted landing. The impact killed two people in the grounded plane and seriously injured two others in the other craft as bystanders helped.
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Titusville
Fla
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 866
Arthur Dunn Airpark
Gaenicke
Retired Black Officers Fight Lost Georgia Pension Years
Georgia black officers who joined in 1948 faced segregation and limits to retirement benefits until 1976. White officers who entered the state retirement fund earlier now earn hundreds more monthly. Eight years into a constitutional amendment push, lawmakers stall may push the case to court. Leaders cite ongoing inequities and potential litigation as the path forward.
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James Booker
College Park
Georgia
Tyrone Brooks
Brooks
Ronald Hampton
National Black Police Association
Hampton
Georgia House
Senate
Bill Heath
Senate Retirement Committee
Heath
House Retirement Committee
Ben Bridges
Station
Johnnie P. Jones
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