Eric Egland

Counterterrorism Consultant, US Defense Department

Guest

Major in the Air Force Reserves, and a counter-terrorism consultant to the Department of Defense

Eric Egland on KCRW

President Bush wants to  reassure Americans  about
his strategy in Iraq and stem Republican defections. With the  latest Gallup
Poll  reporting that his approval rating has dropped…

Pressure Builds to Advance Iraq Timetable

President Bush wants to reassure Americans about his strategy in Iraq and stem Republican defections. With the latest Gallup Poll reporting that his approval rating has dropped…

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