September 17, 2007

Earlybird Roundup: Iran, Interest Rates, Children's Insurance

Iran. The London Telegraph reports that "senior American intelligence and defence officials believe that" President Bush "and his inner circle are taking steps to place America on the path to war with Iran."

Washington. In a new memoir, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan asserts that the Iraq war is "largely about oil." He clarified that statement in an interview with the Washington Post's Bob Woodward published today.

Economy. The Federal Reserve Board seems ready to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years.

Congress. A bill on children's health insurance looks likely to pass the House and Senate but faces a veto threat from the White House.

Iraq. Defense Secretary Robert Gates predicted yesterday that the U.S. would remain engaged in Iraq for a "protracted period" of time.

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