January 14, 2008

Earlybird Roundup: Bush Winds Up Mideast Tour

Administration. President Bush arrived in Saudi Arabia today for the final stop on his Mideast tour. This weekend, he urged Arab allies to unite against Iran and al-Qaida.

Congress. When the new session begins this week, Democrats will take up contempt-of-Congress resolutions and address a new economic package.

Iraq. A new strategy from the U.S. military would reopen jobs to former Baathists.

Nation. Consumer spending appears to be slowing down dramatically.

Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert warned today that the peace plan Bush is advocating might not be reached by the end of the year.

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Posted at 9:15 AM
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