Bush relied on hawkish view as war neared
Bush aides did not push dissenting CIA State and Defense views to the president before the Iraq war. Cheney Rumsfeld and other hawks urged forceful action, predicting Iraqi forces would surrender or revolt quickly. Officials say dissenting opinions were not communicated, risking flawed war plans.
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Washington
Bush
CIA
State
Defense Department
Iraq
Dick Cheney
Saddam Hussein
Cheney
Defense
Donald A. Rumsfeld
Saddam
Republican Guard
U.S
Iraq War Budget Faces Snags Amid Regional Meddling
A summary of daily war events notes the Bush administration contending with budget snags as Syria Iran and regional factions meddle in the Iraq conflict. Basra residents face supply blocks as Iraqi fighters restrict reltal aid amidst the upheaval.
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Bush
Syria
Iran
Iraq
State Department
Basra
Saddam
Deadly flu-like disease spreads with new Hong Kong cases
Hong Kong reports rising cases of a dangerous flu-like illness. Health officials urge vigilance as the outbreak continues to grow, affecting communities and prompting monitoring across the region.
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Hong Kong
Marines halt to resupply as Nasiriyah hit by blasts
US Marines in the Iraqi desert press toward Baghdad with a key supply route under attack as artillery barrages ignite fires and a thick smoke pall over Nasiriyah. Frontline units pause to resupply while allied air strikes continue across Iraq targeting the Republican Guard and other targets.
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Nasiriyah
Euphrates
Baghdad
U.S
Walts
Ministry of Information
Iraq
Republican Guard
Hospital heads drive for overseas troops care packages
Allen Medical Center staff collect nonperishable items and cash for care packages to send to Persian Gulf troops via the Red Cross. Donations drop off in the cafeteria 24 hours a day until 4:36 p.m. Friday, and in Gert Byrd’s office 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Items include snacks and toiletries, plus games and greeting cards.
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Allen Medical Center
Gert Byrd
Oberlin
U.S
Middle East
Persian Gulf
Red Cross
Geri Byrd
Byrd
William Miranda
Allen
Ed Oley
Jon Byrd
LaGrange
Navy
Oley
Proper display of American flags urged by Elyria veterans groups
Local residents with Middle East connections are urged to fly flags correctly. Officers advise stars on the left when vertical, top left when on a wall, and to fly right side up on freestanding poles. Flags should be daylight, lit at night, and nylon preferred for outdoors.
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Elyria
Middle East
Ronald Carr
American Légion Post 12
Carr
Clayton Clagg
Amvets Post 32
Clagg
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