Friday, February 27, 2009

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Iraqi, U. S. Forces Detain Suspected Criminals, Find Bomb, Weapons
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2009 – Iraqi security forces and U.S. soldiers detained suspected criminals, averted a bomb attack and seized a mortar cache in Iraq over the past three days, military officials reported.


Iraqi Army Assumes Full Control of JSS
BAGHDAD — U.S. Soldiers turned over the reins of Joint Security Station Sheikh Marouf to the Iraqi Army during a transfer ceremony, Feb. 23. “Many may remember the darker days when a combined U.S. and Iraqi security station was necessary,” said Lt. Col. Robert Kirby, a native of Louisville, Ky., commander, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment.


Afghan, Coalition Forces Disrupt Terrorist Network
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2009 – Afghan and coalition forces killed one militant and detained 10 suspected militants yesterday in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar and Khowst provinces.


New Roads to Open Up Eastern Afghanistan Province
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2009 – Few improved roads across the rural and mountainous Paktia province all but stop any real efforts for development here.


Face of Defense: Soldier Re-enlists to be With Guard Unit in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Feb. 26, 2009 – Few people could fault Army Spc. Bobby Gladney when he did not immediately re-enlist after seven years of service in the National Guard, which included a deployment here in 2003.




Officials: Obama sets Aug. 2010 as Iraq end date
WASHINGTON – A "substantial" number of the roughly 100,000 U.S. combat troops to be pulled out of Iraq by Aug. 31, 2010, will remain in the war zone through at least the end of this year to ensure national elections there go smoothly, senior Obama administration officials say.


U. S. Treasuries Fall for Third Day on Spending, Supply Concern
Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries fell for a third day as the government sold $22 billion of seven-year notes in the last of three auctions this week as it issues an unprecedented amount of debt to spur the U.S. economy.


Citigroup reaches aid deal with government
NEW YORK – The U.S. government will exchange up to $25 billion in emergency bailout money it provided Citigroup Inc. for as much as a 36 percent equity stake in the struggling bank.


A history of home values
The average price of housing hasn't really changed (adjusted for inflation) aside from the Great Depression. What is the other period that sticks out as being fantastically different? You guessed it -- right now. It's in the other direction, but that's possibly even more dangerous.


Chorus of 'Fairness Doctrine' fans adds another
Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has joined up with other influential Democrats, including President Bill Clinton, Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa and Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, in calling for a resurrection of the so-called "Fairness Doctrine".


Foes Fight D. C. Vote Measure In Senate
Opponents of a bill that would award the District its first seat in the House of Representatives fought back yesterday with a blitz of amendments in the Senate, including one to repeal the city's gun-control laws that appeared to have significant support.


U. S. Ready to Respond to N. Korea Missile
In an exclusive interview with ABC News' Martha Raddatz, Adm. Timothy Keating, head of the U.S. Pacific Commands, said that the military is prepared to shoot down any North Korean ballistic missile -- if President Obama should give the order.


Obama intel pick works for Chinese government
JERUSALEM – President Obama's nominee for a top intelligence post sits on the board of a major oil company owned by the Chinese government that is widely seen as conducting business deals meant to expand China's influence worldwide, WND has learned.


CF-18s intercepted plane on eve of Obama visit
As security officials worked to secure Ottawa on the eve of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit, Canadian fighter jets were scrambling to intercept a Russian bomber plane in the Arctic skies.


Russia's Putin warns against economic protests
NOVO-OGARYOVA, Russia, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned opposition critics on Friday not to use the economic crisis as an excuse to challenge his government and told them to abide by the law.




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