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NEWS ABOUT: Ike Skelton

Ike Skelton stories: 3 news summaries

 Congress Wants 
 McChrystal 
 in Hot Seat 

Members of both parties want testimony, but Pentagon is not forthcoming

Sep 23, 09 11:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - With the White House beset by classified leaks and agonizing over a new Afghan strategy, lawmakers from both parties in both Houses of Congress are calling for a sitdown with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the Wall Street Journal reports. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has refused requests for testimony from McChrystal... More »

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Congress • John McCain • Robert Gates • Senate • House of Representatives • Ike Skelton • Afghanistan war • Obama administration • Stanley McChrystal

opinion

 Best Members of Congress 

There are "public servants." Then there are people who actually serve.

Oct 18, 08 4:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - It's easy, and usually fun, to bash members of Congress. But what about those who deserve praise? Esquire picks some favorites, starting with Rep. Henry Waxman of California; the Democrat has long been the sole member not only criticizing the Bush team's missteps but actually investigating them. Then there's principled... More »

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Congress • Henry Waxman • Senate • House of Representatives • Olympia Snowe • Jeff Flake • Ike Skelton • Election 2008

 Petraeus Grilling
 Moves to House 

Dems lay into lack of progress in Iraq; he gives few details on plans

Apr 9, 08 2:12 PM CDT
(Newser) - Gen. David Petraeus' visit to Capitol Hill continues today, with House members getting their chance to grill the top US commander in Iraq and Ambassador Ryan Crocker. Democrats on the Armed Service Committee were vocal in their frustration about the war’s progress, even as Petraeus and Crocker were unyielding... More »

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Iraq • David Petraeus • Ryan Crocker • troop withdrawal • Duncan Hunter • Ike Skelton

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