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An Iraq Debate Has Finally Begun on Capitol Hill
Congress has taken up where the Senate left off and has begun debate on the President's increase of troops in Iraq. By proposing only a non-binding resolution, the Democrats are getting heat from both the Left and the Right. How many Republicans will go along? Does Congress have the power to cut off the money? Plus, North Korea agrees to a phased shutdown of its nuclear program in exchange for aid and oil. On Reporter's Notebook, sea lions and dolphins may go on patrol against terrorist swimmers and divers.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenCongress has taken up where the Senate left off and has begun debate on the President's increase of troops in Iraq. By proposing only a non-binding resolution, the Democrats are getting heat from both the Left and the Right. How many Republicans will go along? Does Congress have the power to cut off the money? Plus, North Korea agrees to a phased shutdown of its nuclear program in exchange for aid and oil. On Reporter's Notebook, sea lions and dolphins may go on patrol against terrorist swimmers and divers.
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3 storiesNorth Korea Agrees to Close Nuclear Reactor for Oil
At the six-party talks in Beijing, North Korea has agreed to a phased shutdown of its nuclear program in exchange for aid, including tons of fuel oil. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called the agreement a positive move by Pyongyang, but former UN Ambassador John Bolton, long-time critic of North Korea, calls it a "very bad deal."
Read the story6 minHouse of Representatives Begins Debating the Iraq Buildup
Just two sentences long, it's a " non-binding resolution ," which supports US troops in Iraq, but it goes on to say, "Congress disapproves" of President Bush's deployment of more than 20,000 additional forces . Debate will go on for 36 hours. While nobody doubts the resolution will pass, one big question is how many Republicans will go along.
Read the story36 minDolphins and Sea Lions, Latest Tool against Terrorist Attack
Submarines, ships and laboratories at the Kitsap-Bangor Navy Base in Puget Sound are considered vulnerable to attack by terrorist swimmers and divers.
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