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mudvillegazette.com - 1/9/2009
A New Iraq
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A view from two Iraqi brothers, a New Iraq Emerges from Tyranny and War (Excerpt): The headlines for those cynics do not go beyond the throw of a shoe, whereas my headlines look into the future and speak of a new Iraq. My headlines speak of agreements with our friends in American ...

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foxnews.com - 1/11/2009
Bush Says He Refused to Bail Out Republicans With Iraq Withdrawal - FOXNews.com Transition Tracker
— foxnews.com — President Bush says he refused to "bail out my political party" by withdrawing troops "during the darkest days of Iraq," a decision now lauded by his father in an unprecedented joint interview of both presidents by Brit Hume on "FOX News Sunday." ... (more) Bush Says He Refused to Bail Out Republicans With Iraq ...

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breitbart.com - 1/13/2009
Iraq official: Biden affirms 'responsible' pullout
— breitbart.com — BAGHDAD (AP) - Vice President-elect Joe Biden told Iraqi leaders Tuesday that the incoming U.S. administration is committed to a responsible troop withdrawal that does not endanger improvements in security, an Iraqi spokesman said. Biden delivered ... (more) Iraq official: Biden affirms 'responsible' pullout

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Op-Ed Columnist: Eight Years of Madoffs
nytimes.com - 1/11/2009
Op-Ed Columnist: Eight Years of Madoffs
— nytimes.com — While our new president indeed must move on and address the urgent crises that cannot wait, Bush administration malfeasance can’t be merely forgotten or finessed. > (more) Op-Ed Columnist: Eight Years of Madoffs

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Mudville Gazette: A New Iraq
Victory Caucus -- All Content — A view from two Iraqi brothers, a New Iraq Emerges from Tyranny and War (Excerpt): The headlines for those cynics do not go beyond the throw of a shoe, whereas my headlines look into the future and speak of a new Iraq. My headlines speak of agreements with our friends in American industries who will help us have 24 hours of electricity and equip a strong army dedicated to serving and protecting the Iraqi nation. This is a future where... read ...

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