Jul 31 Watch Joint Chiefs Nominee Says Troop Surge Making Headway Adm. Mike Mullen, President Bush's nominee to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate Tuesday that the troop surge in Iraq is making some headway. He also said security in Iraq is better, though still "not great."… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch Graham Defends Military Surge in Iraq Despite Calls for Pullout A series of conversations about what may happen in Iraq after U.S. troops leave continues with Senate Armed Services Committee member Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who supports President Bush's policy of troop buildup in Iraq. Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch Levin Proposes Starting to Pull Troops from Iraq in Three Months A series of conversations about what may happen in Iraq after U.S. troops leave begins with Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, D-Mich., who has proposed redeploying troops within 120 days. Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch President’s Nominee Acknowledges Need for New Iraq Solution Navy Adm. William Fallon, tapped by President Bush to lead troops in the Middle East, said Tuesday that the United States needs a new strategic approach in Iraq as well as more progress from the Iraqi government. Two senators debate… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch Senator Urges Talks with Syria to Ease Iraq Violence Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., who recently returned from a trip to the Middle East where he visited several countries including U.S. foe Syria, discusses how he thinks Iraq's neighbors can help ease the sectarian violence. Continue watching