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Sep 12

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Petraeus, Crocker Discuss Iraq Assessment

Army Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker discuss their Iraq war report, as Democratic leaders call for a speedy troop withdrawal and President Bush prepares to make a prime-time speech Thursday.

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Sep 11

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Senators Assess Petraeus, Crocker Testimony

Army Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker provided their assessment of the Iraq war to the Senate Tuesday. Sens. Joseph Biden, D-Del., and Richard Lugar, R-Ind., give their reactions.

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Sep 10

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House Members Respond to Iraq Status Report

Army Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker appeared before Congress Monday to report on progress in the Iraq war. Four House members debate the next steps.

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Sep 10

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Petraeus Touts Iraq Progress, Discusses Troop Drawdown

In long-awaited testimony, Army Gen. David Petraeus told Congress Monday the troop increase in Iraq has largely met its goals and he recommended a reduction in troop levels, as Ambassador Ryan Crocker described improved security. The NewsHour recaps the hearing.

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Sep 04

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Lawmakers Discuss Iraq Visit, Unmet Benchmarks

Congress returned from its August recess to a series of reports assessing progress in Iraq, including one that found the Iraqi government is having trouble meeting most U.S.-set benchmarks. Four House members who spent time in Iraq discuss the situation.

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Aug 24

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National Intelligence Estimate Released, Sectarian Violence Continues

The National Intelligence Estimate was released this week, revealing little progress in Iraq. NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss the NIE findings and criticisms of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

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Aug 24

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Advocates Launch Iraq War Ad Campaigns

Liberal and conservative organizations have launched multi-million dollar advertising campaigns to pressure members of Congress to support their positions on the Iraq war. Representatives from both camps present their views.

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Mar 05

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U.S. Troop Surge Targets Volatile Areas of Baghdad

The crackdown on Baghdad violence continued as American and Iraqi soldiers moved into the Shiite neighborhood of Sadr City on Sunday. Two guests comment on the progress of the troop surge.

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Feb 22

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National Guard Troops Face Early Redeployment to Iraq

More than 14,000 National Guard troops will be redeployed to Iraq next year, shortening their off-duty time, as the Defense Department implements President Bush's troop increase. The New York Times reporter who broke the story explains the development.

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Feb 16

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House Rebukes President Bush’s Iraq War Strategy

In a 246-182 vote, the House passed a nonbinding resolution Friday condemning President Bush's troop surge. Following a report on the House vote, Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., discusses GOP fractions in the Senate on the matter.

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