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The President's 'New Way Forward' in Iraq
President Bush's plans are going ahead to send 21,500 additional US troops to fight in Iraq. Three Republican Senators said today they aren't buying into the program. We talk about the new mission, the prospects of getting it accomplished and the likelihood that Iraq's government will meet the President's "benchmarks." Then, can the world's biggest sports star finally make soccer a major factor in the United States?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenPresident Bush's plans are going ahead to send 21,500 additional US troops to fight in Iraq. Three Republican Senators said today they aren't buying into the program. We talk about the new mission, the prospects of getting it accomplished and the likelihood that Iraq's government will meet the President's "benchmarks." Then, can the world's biggest sports star finally make soccer a major factor in the United States?
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3 storiesPresident Bush Selling the New Way Forward to Americans
The selling job for increasing troops in Iraq began with the President's speech last night from the White House. This afternoon, he rallied soldiers and civilians at Fort Benning , Georgia. Sheryl Gay Stolberg of the New York Times has an analysis.l
Read the story6 minThe Selling Job for Increasing Troops in Iraq
An overnight poll by ABC News and the Washington Post shows that 60% of Americans are against the President's " New Way Forward " in Iraq. Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice elaborated on the rationale for increasing troops.
Read the story36 minDavid Beckham Goes Hollywood
David Beckham is arguably the world's biggest sports star. Now he's going Hollywood. Beckham had soccer history with Manchester United , then spent a lot of time on the bench for the Spanish team Real Madrid . Today he announced he's signing a $250 million contract with the Galaxy , which plays in Carson, a suburb of Los Angeles, California.
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