February 11, 2008

Earlybird Roundup: Iraq's Future, East Timor Attacks

Iraq. President Bush pledged yesterday that the U.S. would not establish permanent bases in Iraq. During a trip to the region, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said today that he thought a pause in the drawdown of U.S. forces stationed in the country would "make sense" this summer.

Administration. In his radio address Saturday, Bush fumed at senators for holding up confirmation of more than 180 nominees.

Terrorism. U.S. military prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for six detainees at Guantanamo Bay.

World. The president of East Timor was seriously wounded today when rebel gunmen attacked his residence.

Campaigns. Democratic presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton replaced her longtime campaign manager this weekend with her former chief of staff, Maggie Williams.

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