Saturday, December 13, 2003
Halliburton Denies Iraq Overcharges: "Amid controversy surrounding its WhiteHouse links, Halliburton Co. on Friday denied it overbilled thegovernment for military contracts in Iraq and said it took amajor step toward settling costly asbestos litigation. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.S. Soldier Killed in Iraq Blast: "A U.S. soldier was fatally wounded andtwo others were hurt in a blast near the flashpoint Iraqi townof Ramadi, west of Baghdad, the U.S. military said on Friday. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
The Joe Dimaggio of comics: "Doonesbury has been nailing the hypocrisy of the Great Baghdad Turkey Shoot of '03all week. From Thursday's strip:
President Bush (as floating centurion helmet): Better to be fighting 'em here than in your hometown, eh, son?
Young Soldier: My hometown, sir? You think Baathist guerrillas would come to Yankton, South Dakota?
Unseen Officer: Soldier! Your CINC is asking you a rhetorical question!
Young Soldier: "Oh ... Sir! Yes, sir! Better here than Yankton!""
In Alternet: War On Iraq
Glance at $2.2B Halliburton Iraq Contract: "Halliburton, Vice President Dick Cheney's former company, has been awarded more than $2.2 billion for rebuilding Iraq's oilfields. (AP)"
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Halliburton Denies Iraq Overcharges: "Amid controversy surrounding its WhiteHouse links, Halliburton Co. on Friday denied it overbilled thegovernment for military contracts in Iraq and said it took amajor step toward settling costly asbestos litigation. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
4TH ID SOLDIERS CAPTURE FEDAYEEN AND CONFISCATE LARGE WEAPONS CACHE in CENTCOM: News Release
4TH ID REPORTS ACTIVITIES in CENTCOM: News Release
Bomb wounds 2 Polish troops in south Iraq: "A bomb made from a land mine exploded on the outskirts of the southern city of Mahaweel as a 19-man Polish convoy drove by Friday, wounding two soldiers."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S. officer fined for harsh interrogation tactics in CNN - War in Iraq
Bush warns Israel over Palestinian state: "President Bush warned Israel anew on Friday not to take actions that would make it harder to create a Palestinian state."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S. draws on Israeli methods for Iraq: "In fighting insurgents in Iraq, the United States is drawing on some of Israel's methods and experiences in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, including running checkpoints and tracking militants with drone aircraft, Israeli officials say."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S. Draws on Israeli Methods for Iraq: "In fighting insurgents in Iraq, the United States is drawing on some of Israel's methods and experiences in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, including running checkpoints and tracking militants with drone aircraft, Israeli officials say. (AP)"
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Bush Expects Iraq Overcharges to Be Repaid: "President Bush said on Friday heexpected $61 million to be repaid to the U.S. government if aPentagon probe determines a Halliburton subsidiary overchargedfor fuel deliveries to Iraq. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
White House: No Conflict for Baker in Iraq Role: "The White House on Friday rejected aNew York Times editorial call for the U.S. special envoy onIraq debt, James Baker, to sever his private business tiesbecause of alleged conflicts of interest in his new role. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq