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Sunday, July 8, 2007

The Morning News

posted by on July 8 at 8:29 AM

by Rebecca Tapscott

Iraq fails to meet benchmarks: It appears Iraq will fall (extremely) short of security and policy goals created in January with Bush’s troop increase.

Scandal in the government: Top members of the Bush administration aborted a planned raid on Al Qaeda leaders in 2005, fearing it might jeopardize relations with Pakistan.

“Ours”: Russian youth group, called Nashi, is organized and energetic to support Putin’s campaign for political control before upcoming elections.

Erosion threatens Nantucket beaches: Rich people invest in a $25 million program to move sand to offset beach erosion.

Israel releases prisoners: Israel’s cabinet agreed to release 250 Palestinian prisoners, hoping to strengthen the Fatah movement against Hamas.

Tacoma robber goes international: Bank robber and former U.S. Army Ranger, Luke Sommer, turns to online stock scams while under house arrest.

Lost and found: Missing MA hiker walks out on her own.

New tactic: Immigrants, including Iraqi refugees, file suit over citizenship delays caused by additional background checks.

The buzz on bees: Discussion on human influences on the environment, and its toll on wildlife.

Old Wives Tales: Georgian reporter for the PI deconstructs stereotypes of Americans.

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1

and ITS toll on wildlife.

not "and it is toll on wildlife."

Posted by john | July 8, 2007 8:59 AM
2

George Bush's team once again let Al Queda get away.

He chased them from Afghanistan into Pakistan where now the government protects them.

In other words, Bush's politices gave them a far stronger safe haven. We dare not mess with Pakistan.

Why aren't Democrats screaming that this is treason, cowardice, surrender?

Most of the "insurgents" in Iraq are NOT linked to Al Queda despite administration lies to the contrary as explained in the NYT opnion piece today.

But when we know about the REAL Al Queda -- BUSH LETS THEM GO.

Posted by unPC | July 8, 2007 10:16 AM
3

Please fix the typo pointed out be #1. It's rather vexing.

Posted by Matt | July 8, 2007 7:56 PM

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