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General Odierno Threatens To Cut Off Support For Green Zone Government If Treaty Isn't Signed (www.mcclatchydc.com)

Iraqi officials consider the threat serious and worry that the impasse could lead to a crisis in Iraq. Without a new agreement or a renewed United Nations mandate, the U.S. military presence would... More

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Details of Iraq Pact Reveal U.S. Debacle (www.atimes.com)

The clearest sign of the dramatically reduced US negotiating power in the final draft is the willingness of the United States to give up extraterritorial jurisdiction over US contractors and their... More

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Differences On Immunity, Withdrawal Timetable Holding Up Occupation Treaty (www.vetvoice.com)

The Iraqi government is growing concerned over the continued legality of the US occupation. A draft agreement regarding the continued stay of US forces is still in the works, but may not be signed in... More

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Agreement With Iraq Falling Apart Despite Significant Concessions From Bush Administration (www.nytimes.com)

The disagreements threaten a capstone of President Bush’s Iraq policy during his remaining months in office. Mr. Bush has already offered significant concessions to the government of Prime Minister... More

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Submitted 2 months ago by rmwarnick | 0 Comments |

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