Poland says troops will stay in Iraq until stable
Poland will keep its 9,500 strong multinational force in central and southern Iraq, including 2,400 Polish troops, until the situation stabilizes. Government spokesman Marcin Kaszuba denied any withdrawal plans and noted the outgoing premier's comments were not a shift in policy. Miller steps down May 2. successor Belka has signaled continued stay.
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Pentagon official says Iraq costs exceed expectations
A Pentagon official told the House Armed Services Committee that keeping 20 000 troops in Iraq for 90 days longer will cost about 700 million dollars. White House aides noted funding is being reviewed and decisions depend on battlefield needs and circumstances. Senators Biden and Hagel urged a projected cost for operations beyond 2004 and possible use of mandatory service to relieve the volunteer force.
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UN approves independent probe into oil-for-food program
The United Nations Security Council unanimously backed a three member investigation led by Paul Volcker into alleged corruption in the oil for food program. Kofi Annan and other officials stressed seriousness of the charges and the need for a full, fair inquiry to uncover the truth.
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Lawmakers Demand Details on Iraq Strategy Hearing Continues
Senators pressed the Bush administration for a detailed Iraq strategy amid rising violence, citing questions on the planned June 30 power transfer in Baghdad. Deputy Defense Secretary Wolfowitz testified, while Air Force Gen Moseley described ongoing combat flights and unmanned Predator M use against insurgents near Balad air base.
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