Support for War Drops to Record Low

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• Iraqi Cabinet Backs US Pullout Pact

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• US: Do We Dare Turn Detainees Over to Iraqis?

  Oct 25, 08 7:56 AM CDT
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• Dear Iraq: It's Time to Step Up. Sincerely, W

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• Iraq Troop Levels to Hold Steady Under Bush

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