November 29, 2007

Earlybird Roundup: Immigration's Rise, Sunni Pact, Mideast Envoy

Nation. Under President Bush, immigration has risen to its highest level in any seven-year period in U.S. history, according to a new study.

Iraq. Thousands of Sunnis yesterday agreed to a security pact with U.S. forces, promising to help fight al-Qaida in Iraq.

Terrorism. Saudi Arabia yesterday arrested more than 200 suspected terrorists.

Administration. In the wake of the Annapolis meeting, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice named retired Marine Gen. James Jones the new U.S. special envoy for Middle East security.

Transportation. Bush appointed an emergency board yesterday to help Amtrak avoid a strike and settle disputes with labor unions.

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Posted at 8:49 AM
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