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Can Congress Stop the Iraq Troop Surge?
When it comes to the Iraq war, President Bush says he is the only "decider." But even Republicans disagree. Can the Congress tell the President what to do? Can either party agree on what that should be? Plus, a recent audit shows there's little to show for the billions spent on Iraq reconstruction. On Reporter's Notebook, arrest warrants have been issued for US agents accused by Germany of "extraordinary rendition."
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenWhen it comes to the Iraq war, President Bush says he is the only "decider." But even Republicans disagree. Can the Congress tell the President what to do? Can either party agree on what that should be? Plus, a recent audit shows there's little to show for the billions spent on Iraq reconstruction. On Reporter's Notebook, arrest warrants have been issued for US agents accused by Germany of "extraordinary rendition."
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3 storiesLittle to Show for Billions Spent on Iraq Reconstruction
President Bush is pressing Congress for $1.2 billion more for Iraq reconstruction. At the same time, the latest audit of money already spent reveals an Olympic-sized swimming pool for a police academy that's never been used. David Wood is National Security Correspondent for the Baltimore Sun .
Read the story6 minWho Really Is "The Decider?"
The dispute over sending more troops to Iraq is becoming, in part, an argument over the Constitutional separation of powers during wartime. Even Republicans dispute the President's claim that he is the sole "decider," insisting that Congress has power over more than just money.
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The US practice of " extraordinary rendition " has created outrage in Europe. US agents seize terror suspects in a foreign country, then transport them to a third country for interrogation. Arrest warrants have been issued in Germany for 13 US intelligence agents accused of kidnapping a German citizen who says he was tortured.
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