Iraq Premier Orders Shiite Militia Arm Surrender Ultimatum
Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki demands Shiite militia surrender or face a full assault by Iraqi forces backed by the United States. President Bush vows 21,500 more U.S. troops, pressuring Maliki to curb the Mahdi Army and back a Baghdad security plan with neighborhood sweeps.
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Bush admits mistakes in Iraq but does not dwell on them
President Bush, facing a sagging poll position, acknowledged that core assumptions in Iraq were wrong but did not dwell on regret. He argued for a revised strategy and signaled continued troop deployment while detailing missteps and limits of prior plans, alongside a White House chart outlining changed beliefs.
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Democrats Oppose Bush Plan To Add Iraq Troops
Democrats resist Bush new Iraq troop increase and push for hearings and nonbinding votes to record positions. Pelosi says hearings will establish ground truth before votes. Clinton and Waters condemn escalation while Republicans defend plan as best shot at victory and await debate. Some GOP senators oppose more troops, urging political rather than military solution and selective troop increases. Warner signals caution and openness to Iraq Study Group recommendations.
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