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mudvillegazette.com - 1/12/2009
SoI: Diyala
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Continuing a series begun here . As 2008 drew to a close, Adam Weinstein, MNC-I Public Affairs, sent us the following update on the transfer of the Sons of Iraq program to Government of Iraq control. ***** Progress for Peace: Reconciliation Diyala Sons of Iraq transfer underway By ...

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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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Cheney On Whether Iraq War Was Worth The 4,500 Americans Killed: ‘I Think So’
thinkprogress.org - 1/14/2009
Cheney On Whether Iraq War Was Worth The 4,500 Americans Killed: ‘I Think So’
— thinkprogress.org — In an interview airing tonight on PBS’s Newshour, host Jim Lehrer asks Vice President Cheney about the U.S. soldiers who have lost their lives in the war in Iraq. Cheney shows little remorse : Q: But Mr. Vice President, getting from there to ... (more) Cheney On Whether Iraq War Was Worth The 4,500 Americans ...

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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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Mudville Gazette: SoI: Diyala
Victory Caucus -- All Content — Continuing a series begun here. As 2008 drew to a close, Adam Weinstein, MNC-I Public Affairs, sent us the following update on the transfer of the Sons of Iraq program to Government of Iraq control. ***** Progress for Peace: Reconciliation Diyala Sons of Iraq transfer underway By Adam Weinstein Multi-National Corps Iraq December 30, 2008 BAGHDAD Along with a new year, Iraq is ringing in an important step toward national reconciliation and sovereignty on Jan. 1, 2009. On... read ...

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