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Senate OKs promotion of Iraq commander Petraeus
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The Senate voted 95 to 2 in favor of Petraeus with Democratic Sens. Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia and Tom Harkin of Iowa opposing. (article 3)
Despite their firm backing of the politically unpopular war, Petraeus and Odierno drew little criticism from congressional Democrats, who typically reserve their sharpest critiques for President Bush and his political appointees. (article 3)
" This continuity in U.S. military leadership will be helpful in working with regional and Iraqi political and military leaders said Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. (article 3)
As the US general currently in charge of Iraq, he has been credited with helping restore security to some parts of the country. (article 4)
Our correspondent adds that rising violence in Afghanistan is of major concern to Congress and lawmakers want that to be a top priority for the commander. (article 4)
Petraeus has served as the top U.S. commander in Iraq since January 2007 and has led the 15-month "surge" effort aimed at pacifying Baghdad and its surrounding provinces. (article 1)
His new post gives him the additional responsibility of leading American forces in the tense Persian Gulf region and managing the war in Afghanistan, where U.S. and allied troops are battling a resurgent Taliban and its al Qaeda allies. (article 1)
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Iraq, Iraqi, troops, Forces, military |
Source articles
- Senate OKs Petraeus as head of Mideast forces (CNN, 07/10/2008, 691 words)
- Senate OKs promotions of Iraq generals (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/10/2008, 640 words)
- Senate OKs promotion of Iraq commander Petraeus (L.A. Times, 07/11/2008, 425 words)
- US Senate approves Petraeus' role (BBC News, 07/11/2008, 296 words)
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