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Iraq, Israel and the Change of Power on Capitol Hill
As Democrats advocate a phased withdrawal from Iraq, is it time for negotiations with Syria and Iran? As Prime Minister Olmert arrives at the White House, is there any chance of a weakened US commitment to Israel? Plus, as the new Congress meets the old, what are the prospects on Capitol Hill?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenAs Democrats advocate a phased withdrawal from Iraq, is it time for negotiations with Syria and Iran? As Prime Minister Olmert arrives at the White House, is there any chance of a weakened US commitment to Israel?Plus, as the new Congress meets the old, what are the prospects on Capitol Hill?
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3 storiesWhat Next for US Policy on the Middle East?
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert arrived at the White House today as James Baker's so-called Iraq Study Group has been meeting with the foreign policy team. It's believed that Baker and new Defense Secretary-designate Robert Gates favor negotiations with Iran. British Prime Minister Tony Blair will address the Iraq Study Group tomorrow.
Read the story1 minPresident Bush Meets with Iraq Panel, Israeli Prime Minister
On yesterday's Sunday talk shows, leaders of the Senate's new Democratic majority called for redeployment of US troops in Iraq--within months. At the White House today, President Bush expressed enthusiasm in working with Democrats but tempered his comments by cautioning that " with victory comes responsibilities ."
Read the story1 minDemocratic Maneuvers in Lame Duck Session
Old business for the lame-duck Congress as Democratic leaders begin to clarify their alliances and objectives. We hear what's happening on Capitol Hill.
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